Asmara weather in January (Eritrea)

Is Asmara a good destination in January, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Asmara during January, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Precipitation

Asmara in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 293 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January 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 January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 54%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 293 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Eritrea in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.