Ezana Stone
The Ezana Stone is a stele and inscription in Axum, dating to the 5th century. It is one of the 15 most looked-up sights in Ethiopia and ranks 11th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months from November to March, when daily highs are between 24 °C and 28 °C and rainfall is minimal. From July to August, the area experiences its heaviest rain, with monthly rainfall reaching about 243 mm.
Axum Airport is 5 km away, and the site is 567 km from the capital, Addis Ababa. Visitors can also combine a trip to the Ezana Stone with nearby sites such as the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, located 0.9 km away, or Dungur, which is 2.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is August, with about 243 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 3 | 20 | 36 | 54 | 85 | 227 | 243 | 92 | 24 | 10 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
