Weather & climate · Asmara

Best Time to Visit Eritrea

November to February

The best time to visit Eritrea is November to February, when daytime highs in Asmara are around 27–29°C. March and September to October are also a good time to go. May is the warmest month (33°C by day), January the coldest (12°C at night), and August the wettest with about 144 mm of rain.

33°C

Warmest: May

12°C

Coldest nights: January

414 mm

Rain per year

144 mm

Wettest: August

Eritrea weather by month

Jan27°C12°C4 mm
Feb29°C13°C8 mm
Mar31°C15°C7 mm
Apr32°C17°C26 mm
May33°C19°C18 mm
Jun33°C20°C33 mm
Jul28°C19°C125 mm
Aug27°C19°C144 mm
Sep30°C18°C31 mm
Oct29°C16°C8 mm
Nov28°C14°C6 mm
Dec27°C13°C4 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	27°C	12°C	4 mm	64%	23%	Best time
February	29°C	13°C	8 mm	59%	23%	Best time
March	31°C	15°C	7 mm	52%	22%	Good
April	32°C	17°C	26 mm	49%	29%	Fair
May	33°C	19°C	18 mm	40%	37%	Very hot
June	33°C	20°C	33 mm	44%	52%	Fair
July	28°C	19°C	125 mm	65%	72%	Fair
August	27°C	19°C	144 mm	72%	74%	Fair
September	30°C	18°C	31 mm	57%	47%	Good
October	29°C	16°C	8 mm	56%	26%	Good
November	28°C	14°C	6 mm	60%	18%	Best time
December	27°C	13°C	4 mm	64%	21%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Asmara (15.33, 38.93). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Eritrea have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Eritrea?

November to February. The best time to visit Eritrea is November to February, when daytime highs in Asmara are around 27–29°C. March and September to October are also a good time to go. May is the warmest month (33°C by day), January the coldest (12°C at night), and August the wettest with about 144 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Eritrea?

May, with average highs of 33°C in Asmara.

What is the coldest month in Eritrea?

January, when nights drop to about 12°C and days reach 27°C.

What is the rainiest month in Eritrea?

August with about 144 mm; January is the driest (4 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Eritrea?

June is the least comfortable month on average: 33°C by day and 33 mm of rain.

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