When to go · Lalibela

Lalibela in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rains); major feasts if you want quiet.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Ethiopia overall
Prices: Low; Ethiopia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lalibela

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rains); major feasts if you want quiet.

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

LalibelaHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 12 days

Ethiopia overall: Heaviest highland rain: muddy roads, cloud on the mountains, flight delays.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lalibela, side by side.

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (rains); major feasts if you want quiet.

January: Inside Lalibela's best window: Oct–Feb (dry, clear).

Lalibela: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.