When to go · Lalibela

Lalibela in June

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
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.

June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

LalibelaHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 9 days

Ethiopia overall: Kiremt rains start in the highlands; roads get slower.

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

First month

Second month

June: 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.