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What’s the climate like in 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.

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.

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.

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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.

  • Average yearly temperature: 28°C
  • Highest temperature: 36°C in May
  • Lowest temperature: 25°C in January, February and December
  • Precipitation: 762 mm per year, averaging 64 mm per month
  • Driest months: 11 mm in December, 12 mm in January and 16 mm in May
  • Wettest months: 219 mm in July, 196 mm in August and 71 mm in September

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Weather experiences in Eritrea

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Average Temperature per Month in Eritrea

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Eritrea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Eritrea

Average Precipitation per Month in Eritrea

This graph shows how much rainfall Eritrea gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Eritrea

Average UV Index per Month in Eritrea

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in Eritrea

Yearly Temperature in Eritrea

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Eritrea. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Eritrea

Total Yearly Precipitation in Eritrea

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Eritrea over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Eritrea

Weather experiences in Eritrea

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Average Weather in Eritrea by Month

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