AI-generatedLalibela at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – May
- Warmest month
- May · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,430 h
- Rain a year
- 1,506 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,481 m
Climate in Lalibela
Lalibela has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while August is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,430 hours of sunshine a year, Lalibela is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lalibela
The best time to visit Lalibela is from October to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 539 mm.
Lalibela through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lalibela in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–26 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Lalibela in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–25 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Lalibela in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Lalibela in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: October – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – May
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:1318:06
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:00–06:41 · evening 17:37–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:00 · evening 18:19–18:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Lalibela compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 22° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 8° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Lalibela in October?
In October, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min06:13 – 18:06
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Lalibela
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and February bring similar holiday weather to Lalibela (score 93 and 94). In February, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. February has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 7.1 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 10 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lalibela month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January24° · 7.0 h
In January, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in January94February25° · 7.1 h
In February, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in February86March25° · 6.7 h
In March, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in March82April26° · 7.0 h
In April, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in April82May26° · 6.8 h
In May, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in May77June25° · 6.3 h
In June, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in June58July21° · 5.5 h
In July, Lalibela is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 509 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in July58August21° · 5.4 h
In August, Lalibela is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 539 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in August65September22° · 6.6 h
In September, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 170 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in September93October23° · 6.9 h
In October, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in October94November23° · 7.3 h
In November, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in November94December23° · 7.3 h
In December, Lalibela is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Lalibela.
Lalibela in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lalibela
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in October (8°), the warmest in May (12°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 24° | 10° | 7.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 25° | 10° | 7.1 h | 2 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 25° | 11° | 6.7 h | 6 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 26° | 12° | 7.0 h | 6 | 45 |
| MayMay | 82 | 26° | 12° | 6.8 h | 6 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 25° | 12° | 6.3 h | 11 | 104 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 21° | 10° | 5.5 h | 30 | 509 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 21° | 9° | 5.4 h | 31 | 539 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 22° | 8° | 6.6 h | 17 | 170 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 23° | 8° | 6.9 h | 3 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 23° | 8° | 7.3 h | 2 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 23° | 8° | 7.3 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Lalibela
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Lalibela, 58 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Lalibela: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lalibela has about 3 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Lalibela
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Lalibela
How breezy and how cloudy Lalibela is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lalibela typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Lalibela: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Lalibela in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lalibela has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 20 min
- Distance
- 5,640 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Lalibela vs Mekele
In October the holiday weather in Lalibela and Mekele is about equally good (score 93 vs 93). During the day Mekele is 2 °C warmer than Lalibela.
| in October | Lalibela | Mekele |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 |
| Best time | Oct – May | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
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- Mekele25°95
- 2LalibelaThis page23°93
- 3Adama28°88
- 4Gondar24°86
- 5Axum26°86
- 6Addis Ababa22°86
- 7Bahir Dar25°79
- 8Jijiga27°79
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Frequently asked questions about Lalibela
When is the best time to visit Lalibela?
The best time to visit Lalibela is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lalibela?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 12 °C. August is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Lalibela?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 539 mm. The driest month is December with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lalibela get?
Lalibela gets around 2,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.3 hours a day; in August there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Lalibela in?
Lalibela is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lalibela?
A nonstop flight from London to Lalibela takes about 7 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lalibela?
Lalibela has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 81, summer holidays 58, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 94.