Asmara weather in August (Eritrea)

Planning a trip to Asmara in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Asmara generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Asmara in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 276 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 159 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Asmara. January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Asmara climate page with graphs.

 

Asmara, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 276 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 159 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Eritrea in August

Find out more about the weather in Eritrea in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Asmara in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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