Eritrea

Eritrea Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Eritrea in January.

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What to Expect in Eritrea in January

January in Eritrea generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Asmara to 29°C (84°F) in Assab. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Assab and 12°C (54°F) in Asmara. During this period, Asmara experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To explore the conditions in Eritrea in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Assab with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Asmara with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Asmara sees close to 293 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Eritrea in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Eritrea

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Eritrea?

Temperature range in Eritrea (January)

Precipitation variation in Eritrea (January)

Asmara

In January Asmara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
293 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Asmara →

Assab

In January Assab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Assab →

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In our records: Eritrea January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Eritrea in our climate database (2006 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Eritrea was 12°C (54°F) in Asmara on January 1, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Eritrea in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Asmara 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Assab 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Eritrea weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eritrea in January?

Eritrea typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Asmara average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Eritrea in January?

In Asmara, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does Eritrea get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Eritrea. Asmara averages only about 49 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Eritrea?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Eritrea with overall perfect weather in Asmara.

On average, the best time to visit Eritrea is in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Asmara. On the other hand, the month of August tends to have poor weather conditions.

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