The climate of Eritrea
The current climate in Eritrea features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Eritrea.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Eritrea in recent years was 43°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 13°C in January 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Eritrea receives 762 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Eritrea is based on weather data from Asmara. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Eritrea to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Eritrea?
The best time to visit Eritrea for sunny weather is January through April, June and September through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Eritrea. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Eritrea
The climate table of Eritrea shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 36 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 37 | 20 | 52 | 16 | 61 | 219 | 196 | 71 | 30 | 37 | 11 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Eritrea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Eritrea
Yearly Temperature in Eritrea
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Eritrea. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Eritrea
Total Yearly Precipitation in Eritrea
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Eritrea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Eritrea
Weather experiences in Eritrea
The weather in Eritrea is rated an average of 4,3 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors. Have you been to Eritrea? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Rianne
April's weather in Eritrea was perfect for a sun vacation: warm and sunny, unexpectedly dry and pleasant. Ideal for outdoor activities and relaxation by the Red Sea.
saraIt was very nice were nice people and the country itself was nice I wish I lived there allls id beautiful there
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Average weather in Eritrea by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Eritrea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.