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Addis Ababa vs Jijiga for Remote Work

Addis Ababa and Jijiga are the two largest cities in Ethiopia with complete remote-work profiles. Addis Ababa has about 3.9M residents; Jijiga has about 483K. Addis Ababa is the national capital.

Addis Ababa averages 16°C in its best month, versus 20°C in Jijiga. Addis Ababa sees about 6 rainy days that month, while Jijiga sees about 3 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 8–24°C in Addis Ababa and 12–28°C in Jijiga.

Addis Ababa sits at 2,405 m, versus 1,646 m in Jijiga.

Side-by-side

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Population
3.9M
Elevation
2,405 m
Best-month temperature
16°C
Best-month range
10–23°C
Best-month rain
About 6 rainy days
Year temperature range
8–24°C
National capital
Yes

Jijiga

Ethiopia

Population
483K
Elevation
1,646 m
Best-month temperature
20°C
Best-month range
13–27°C
Best-month rain
About 3 rainy days
Year temperature range
12–28°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Addis Ababa or Jijiga?
Addis Ababa is the larger of the two complete profiles in Ethiopia, with about 3.9M residents compared with about 483K in Jijiga.
How does the climate compare in Addis Ababa vs Jijiga?
The best remote-work month is typically February in Addis Ababa (16°C avg) and February in Jijiga (20°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 6 rainy days in Addis Ababa versus about 3 rainy days in Jijiga.

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