Asmara weather in December (Eritrea)

What kind of weather does December bring to Asmara? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

For December, the weather in Asmara is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C. Though it’s the cooler month of the year, the weather remains warm. Ideal for enjoying the outdoors.

Precipitation

Asmara in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 285 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time 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 December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 285 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Eritrea in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Asmara, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Asmara.

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