Asmara weather in December (Eritrea)

What can you expect from the weather in Asmara during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Asmara, December is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Asmara in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

The city usually sees around 285 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 285 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Eritrea in December

Find out more about the weather in Eritrea in December 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 December?

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 in December.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Asmara.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Eritrea? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Eritrea. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.