Climate of Asmara, Anseba, Eritrea
Point-value climate at Asmara (Anseba, Eritrea). Population approximately 620,802.
Located in Anseba, Eritrea, Asmara has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 620,802. Monthly average temperatures range from 15.1°C / 59.2°F in December to 20.5°C / 68.9°F in June, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 157 mm / 6.2 in (August) — about 459 mm / 18.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Eritrea, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Asmara's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2°C59.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.4°C61.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.9°C64.2°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.9°C66°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.2°C68.4°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.5°C68.9°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.2°C64.8°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| August | 18.5°C65.3°F | 157 mm6.2″ | — |
| September | 18.9°C66°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17.7°C63.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16.1°C61°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.1°C59.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Asmara?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. Asmara's warmest month is June at an average of 20.5°C / 68.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Asmara?
Asmara, in Anseba, Eritrea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.1°C / 59.2°F in December to 20.5°C / 68.9°F in June. Annual rainfall is approximately 459 mm / 18.1 in, with the wettest month being August (157 mm / 6.2 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Asmara in June?
The average temperature in Asmara in June is 20.5°C / 68.9°F, with rainfall of about 32 mm / 1.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Asmara?
The driest month in Asmara is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 15.2°C / 59.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Asmara?
The wettest month in Asmara is August, with approximately 157 mm / 6.2 in of average monthly rainfall.