Best Time to Visit Assab, Southern Red Sea, Eritrea
Assab is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Assab for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–June and October and December–January; the wetter half falls in February and July–September and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.4°C / 79.5°F in January to 34.9°C / 94.8°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 6 mm / 0.2 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Assab, Southern Red Sea, Eritrea's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Assab's climate is broadly hot arid. 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 | 26.4°C79.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.5°C83.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.6°C87.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.2°C90°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.6°C92.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 34.9°C94.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 34.7°C94.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 33.2°C91.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 31.5°C88.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 29°C84.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 27.3°C81.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Assab?
The best time to visit Assab for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 34.9°C / 94.8°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Assab's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Assab?
The rainy season at Assab, Southern Red Sea runs through February and July–September and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 4 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is July (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the driest month in Assab?
The driest month in Assab is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 33.6°C / 92.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Assab?
The least comfortable months for travel to Assab — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 6 mm / 0.2 in in July, and the coldest month averages 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
Is Assab climate different from Eritrea overall?
Yes, usually. Our Assab 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 Assab specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.