Eritrea

Eritrea Weather in May

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

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Asmara Assab

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What to Expect in Eritrea in May

May in Eritrea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Asmara at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Assab at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C (84°F) in Assab and 16°C (61°F) in Asmara.

For a closer look at conditions across Eritrea, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Assab with an average of 1.2 mm (0.05 in) to moderate rainfall in Asmara with 52 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Asmara enjoys about 255 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Eritrea by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Eritrea — and find the best time to visit. (based on Asmara)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March27°C (81°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) This monthJune29°C (84°F) July26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September28°C (82°F) October26°C (79°F) November25°C (77°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Eritrea in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Eritrea.

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Eritrea?

Temperature range in Eritrea (May)

Precipitation variation in Eritrea (May)

Asmara

In May Asmara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
263 hours
255 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Asmara →

Assab

In May Assab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly rainfall
4 mm (0.2 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Assab →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Asmara 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Assab 34°C (93°F) 29°C (84°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)

Eritrea weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eritrea in May?

In May, Eritrea generally has perfect weather conditions. Asmara sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Eritrea in May?

Asmara averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Eritrea get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Eritrea. Asmara averages only about 52 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Eritrea?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Eritrea. Typically, the climate in Asmara is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Asmara. On the other hand, the month of August tends to have poor weather conditions.

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