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Ethiopia vs Philippines: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Ethiopia and Philippines? 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.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, October, November, December

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7,000 islands, one dry season.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, May, December

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthEthiopiaPhilippinesWinner
Januarybestbesttie
Februarybestbesttie
Marchbestbesttie
AprilgoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
MayshoulderbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
Juneoff-seasongoodPhilippines 🇵🇭
Julyoff-seasonshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
AugustgoodshoulderEthiopia 🇪🇹
SeptembergoodshoulderEthiopia 🇪🇹
Octoberbestoff-seasonEthiopia 🇪🇹
NovemberbestgoodEthiopia 🇪🇹
Decemberbestbesttie

Pick Ethiopia 🇪🇹 if you're going in…

August, September, October, November

Time your trip around Timkat or Genna — Lalibela becomes otherworldly.

Pick Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…

April, May, June, July

Easter week (Holy Week) is the busiest local travel period — book ahead.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, December.