Best Time to Visit Asmara, Anseba, Eritrea
Asmara is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Asmara for sunny, dry weather is September–June — 10 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.1°C / 59.2°F in December to 20.5°C / 68.9°F in June, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 157 mm / 6.2 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Asmara, Anseba, Eritrea's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Asmara's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
When is the best time to visit Asmara?
The best time to visit Asmara for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 20.5°C / 68.9°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Asmara's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Asmara?
The rainy season at Asmara, Anseba runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 25 mm / 1 in. The wettest single month is August (157 mm / 6.2 in).
What is the driest month in Asmara?
The driest month in Asmara is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.2°C / 59.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Asmara?
The least comfortable months for travel to Asmara — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 157 mm / 6.2 in in August, and the coldest month averages 15.1°C / 59.2°F.
Is Asmara climate different from Eritrea overall?
Yes, usually. Our Asmara figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Eritrea figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Asmara specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.