Africa · January
Best time to visit Ethiopia in January 🇪🇹
January in Ethiopia is peak season — ideal weather. an outstanding time — peak conditions, headline experiences and the scenery the country is famous for.
Ethiopia year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Ethiopia are January, February, March, October, November, December. January is one of them — book stays and trains early.
What Ethiopia is like in January
Oct–Mar dry and best for travel. Timkat festival mid-January is spectacular.
Insider tip
Time your trip around Timkat or Genna — Lalibela becomes otherworldly.
Other countries also at their peak in January
Thailand in January
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
India in January
A subcontinent — pick your region carefully.
Sri Lanka in January
Two monsoons, two coasts.
Philippines in January
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in January
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in January
Mekong country, cool dry winters.