Average Monthly Sunshine in Asmara

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Asmara receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Asmara varies. It peaks at 293 hours in January and drops to 155 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2939 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Asmara. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Asmara’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Asmara enjoys an average of 2939 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Asmara’s wettest month, receives 52 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Asmara Precipitation page.