Monthly climate guide

Lalibela weather in January

January in Lalibela is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and night-time lows near 14°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 4 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

Low humidity (around 45%) keeps the warmth pleasant rather than muggy.
It's one of the drier months, with about 95% less rain than Lalibela's average.
It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 26%.
January sits in Lalibela's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

24°C

75°F

Avg low

14°C

56°F

Rainfall

4 mm

very dry

Humidity

45%

relative

Sky

26%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Lalibela
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	24°C / 75°F	14°C / 56°F	4 mm	45%	26%
February	25°C / 77°F	15°C / 58°F	17 mm	45%	29%
March	26°C / 78°F	16°C / 61°F	28 mm	46%	40%
April	26°C / 79°F	17°C / 62°F	45 mm	48%	48%
May	25°C / 77°F	17°C / 63°F	78 mm	52%	50%
June	24°C / 76°F	17°C / 62°F	77 mm	56%	62%
July	21°C / 70°F	16°C / 60°F	286 mm	72%	77%
August	20°C / 68°F	16°C / 60°F	282 mm	74%	78%
September	21°C / 70°F	16°C / 60°F	116 mm	65%	61%
October	22°C / 71°F	14°C / 57°F	44 mm	59%	34%
November	23°C / 73°F	13°C / 56°F	22 mm	55%	32%
December	23°C / 73°F	13°C / 55°F	6 mm	48%	18%

What to pack for January

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit Lalibela?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Ethiopia cities in January

Addis Ababa

24° / 8°C · 7 mm

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Lalibela in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Lalibela?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Lalibela, with highs around 24°C and about 4 mm of rain.

How warm is Lalibela in January?

Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 14°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Lalibela in January?

Lalibela typically gets around 4 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lalibela (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.