The weather in January in Asmara

It's warm in January in Asmara with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 13°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Asmara. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Asmara, Eritrea. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2021, Asmara reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 12 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Asmara

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Asmara. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Asmara New York
Average temperature 25°C 5°C
Max. temperature 27°C 11°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 12 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 5 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Asmara with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 26°C, with nights around 13°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Asmara is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Asmara, Eritrea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Asmara

Temperature in January in Asmara over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Asmara, 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Asmara

Total precipitation in January in Asmara over the years

Daily UV index in January in Asmara

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Asmara, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Asmara by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Asmara. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.