Asmara weather and climate in 2024
Day
21 °C
Night
6 °C
Sea
28 °C
Precipitation
2 mm
in month
Rainy days
1 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
9 hours
average
Humidity
62 %
Day
21 °C
Night
6 °C
Sea
28 °C
Precipitation
2 mm
in month
Rainy days
1 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
9 hours
average
Humidity
62 %
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Weather overview
Asmara (Eritrea) is a place with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 21 °C (70 °F) in December to 27 °C (81 °F) in June. The driest month is February with just 1 day of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is August with 12 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from 6 °C (43 °F) in January to 14 °C (56 °F) in August.
January weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Asmara, and the dry season is close to its peak as well. The day temperature rise's start could be observed, while the night temperature is on its minimum, with its value of 6 °C (43 °F). The rainfall amount is on its minimum, with its value being 1 mm (0.03 in).
February weather
The tourist season continues in Asmara, and there is pending dry season too. The day temperature continues to rise, while the night temperature rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 8 °C (46 °F). The number of rainy days is on its minimum, its value is 1 day.
March weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed in Asmara, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 9 °C (49 °F). The tourist season continues, and the dry season is close to its peak too. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, with its value of 2 days, and the rainfall amount starts to rise too, its value is 7 mm (0.29 in).
April weather
The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 4 days in Asmara, and the rainfall amount continues to rise too, with its value being 25 mm (1.00 in). The day temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 26 °C (79 °F), and the night temperature continues to rise as well, its value is 11 °C (52 °F).
May weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 27 °C (80 °F) in Asmara, and the night temperature continues to rise too, its value is 13 °C (55 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 5 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise as well, its value is 36 mm (1.40 in). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, its value is 8 hours. The wind speed reaches its maximum.
June weather
The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 5 days in Asmara, while the rainfall amount starts to descent in June. The maximum of the day temperature is observable, its value is 27 °C (81 °F), while the night temperature continues to rise, with its value of 13 °C (56 °F). The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value of 48 %. The maximum of the day length is observable, with its value being 13 hours.
July weather
The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value of 11 days in Asmara, while the rainfall amount starts to rise, its value is 138 mm (5.42 in). The day temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value being 24 °C (75 °F). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed in this month.
August weather
The maximum of the number of rainy days is observable, with its value of 12 days in Asmara, and the maximum of the rainfall amount is observable too, with its value of 145 mm (5.72 in). The maximum of the night temperature can be noticed, with its value of 14 °C (56 °F). The humidity reaches its maximum, its value is 75 %.
September weather
The day temperature starts to rise in Asmara, on the contrary the night temperature starts to descent, the value of this measure is 12 °C (53 °F). The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, the value of this measure is 33 mm (1.28 in), and the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed too, with its value of 5 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, with its value of 7 hours.
October weather
The tourist season is about to start in Asmara, and the dry season slowly starts too. The day temperature starts to descent, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F), while the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 10 °C (49 °F). The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 2 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, with its value of 10 mm (0.38 in).
November weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 22 °C (72 °F) in Asmara, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 8 °C (46 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent. The ongoing dry season is noticeable, and the tourist season is close to its peak too. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, with its value of 9 hours.
December weather
The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value of 21 °C (70 °F) in Asmara, while the night temperature continues to descent, its value is 6 °C (43 °F). The ongoing tourist season is noticeable, and the dry season is close to its peak too in December. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 2 mm (0.06 in). The day length reaches its minimum, with its value being 11 hours.
FAQs
Is January part of the dry season in Asmara?
Yes, there is a dry season in January in Asmara with just 1 day during the month being rainy.
Is February a good month to visit Asmara?
February is one of the best months to visit Asmara. The temperature of the sea will be perfect at 26 °C (79 °F). There are only 1 day of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 24 °C (75 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. The temperature of 8 °C (46 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
Is March part of the wet season in Asmara?
No, there is no wet season in March in Asmara - you can expect 2 days of rain during the month.
Is it hot in Asmara in May?
In May in Asmara, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
How windy is Asmara in June?
In June in Asmara, there will be an average wind scale of 2. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
How humid is Asmara in July?
Humidity in Asmara in July is 72 %.
What is the air temperature in Asmara in August at night?
The average night temperature in Asmara in August is 14 °C (56 °F). Nights can be cooler, morning running can be refreshing but choose appropriate clothing, evening outdoor sitting can be pleasant but you can also be cold.
How many sunny hours can I expect in September in Asmara?
In September in Asmara, you can expect around 7 hours of sunshine. That's 2 hours more than in the previous month. The percentage increase is then 35 %.
What is the average number of rainy days in Asmara in October?
There are 2 days, which are rainy in Asmara in October, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.6 days of the week, or in general - 8 % days. This is a decrease of 2 days compared to the last month. This means 46 % value difference.
What temperature can I expect during the day in Asmara in November?
The average daily temperature in November in Asmara is 22 °C (72 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
What is the sea temperature in Asmara in December?
The sea will reach 28 °C (82 °F) in December in Asmara. Seems like an ideal temperature for swimming, you can stay in the sea for a long time and enjoy it as well. This is a decrease of 2 °C (35 °F) compared to the last month.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.