Ādīs Zemen in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Ādīs Zemen sees average daytime highs around 24°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 305 mm of rain over about 34 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 23°C in early September to 25°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is Ādīs Zemen's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Ādīs Zemen's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 24°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 305 mm
- 34 wet days
- Avg wind
- 6 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.0
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Ādīs Zemen in Fall
Over the season highs climb from about 23°C in early September to 25°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Ādīs Zemen reaches about 24°C and drops to 12°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest November.
Ādīs Zemen weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 11° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.4 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 28° / 13° | 4 | 1.4 | 11.6 | 8.0 |
| Mar | 29° / 14° | 18 | 4.8 | 11.9 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 29° / 15° | 31 | 6 | 12.3 | 6.4 |
| May | 28° / 16° | 78 | 11.3 | 12.6 | 6.2 |
| Jun | 24° / 14° | 199 | 23.6 | 12.7 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 22° / 14° | 406 | 30.9 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 22° / 14° | 451 | 30.8 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 23° / 13° | 238 | 22.8 | 12.1 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 25° / 13° | 53 | 8.2 | 11.7 | 7.5 |
| Nov | 25° / 12° | 13 | 2.8 | 11.4 | 8.6 |
| Dec | 25° / 11° | 4 | 1 | 11.3 | 8.9 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 52% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Ādīs Zemen gets around 305 mm of rain over 34 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 6 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min in early September to 11 h 18 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 6.0 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Ādīs Zemen
In fall, Ādīs Zemen overlaps its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ādīs Zemen's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit Ādīs Zemen?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is one of the better times to visit Ādīs Zemen for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ādīs Zemen in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Ādīs Zemen sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 12°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 34 days see rain.
UV index in Ādīs Zemen in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ādīs Zemen peaks around March 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Ādīs Zemen in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ādīs Zemen is worst in October — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 28 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 28 | Moderate |
| Mar | 28 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 32 | Moderate |
| Nov | 29 | Moderate |
| Dec | 28 | Moderate |
Where is Ādīs Zemen?
Ādīs Zemen sits at 12.1°N, 37.8°E, 2,023 m above sea level, in Ethiopia. The nearest listed city is Werota, 24 km away.
Topography around Ādīs Zemen
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ādīs Zemen.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ādīs Zemen has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 481 m around an average of 1,994 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,378 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,843 m.
The land around Ādīs Zemen is covered by cropland (73%) within 3 km, cropland (79%) within 16 km, and cropland (60%) within 80 km.
Ethiopia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 37% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $933
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 14%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 8.5
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 28.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 499
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ādīs Zemen (12.1167°, 37.7833°, elevation 2,023 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.