Asmara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Asmara maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Asmara experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in June to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Asmara receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 956 mm annually. The climate in Asmara shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 276 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days. In contrast, October offers drier and sunnier days, with around 31 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Asmara Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Asmara serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Asmara.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 80%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
clear and no rain partly cloudy and chance of slight rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Asmara
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Asmara in Eritrea
During the months of January, February, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
June has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 276 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 31 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
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