Lalibela weather
At 5:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 10°C (51°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–May. Lalibela sits 2478 m (8,130 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 34%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jul–Aug
About Lalibela weather
Is it raining in Lalibela right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 10° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lalibela this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–24° and lows of 10–12°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Lalibela lately?
In the past 7 days, Lalibela had 4 rainy days and 36.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lalibela?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Lalibela weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lalibela?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lalibela is Oct–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (68°F) in August to 26°C (78°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Lalibela?
July is the wettest month, with about 296 mm (11.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Lalibela?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 15°C (60°F).
Does Lalibela have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months