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Egypt vs Ethiopia: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Egypt and Ethiopia? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Ethiopia
Africa
Highlands and ancient churches.
Peak: January, February, March, October, November, December
best
good
shoulder
off-season
Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Egypt | Ethiopia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | best | tie |
| February | best | best | tie |
| March | best | best | tie |
| April | good | good | tie |
| May | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| June | off-season | off-season | tie |
| July | off-season | off-season | tie |
| August | off-season | good | Ethiopia 🇪🇹 |
| September | shoulder | good | Ethiopia 🇪🇹 |
| October | good | best | Ethiopia 🇪🇹 |
| November | best | best | tie |
| December | best | best | tie |
Pick Egypt 🇪🇬 if you're going in…
Honestly, Ethiopia edges ahead in every month — but Egypt is still rewarding if it's already on your list.
Sunrise visits to Karnak & Valley of the Kings dodge both heat and crowds.
Pick Ethiopia 🇪🇹 if you're going in…
August, September, October
Time your trip around Timkat or Genna — Lalibela becomes otherworldly.
Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November, December.