Climate of Gash-Barka, Eritrea
Area-weighted average across Gash-Barka. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gash-Barka, a subdivision of Eritrea, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in January to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in May, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 145 mm / 5.7 in depending on the season (456 mm / 18 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3°C75.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.3°C77.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.1°C80.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.6°C85.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.4°C86.7°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 29.5°C85.1°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.1°C80.8°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 28°C82.4°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.1°C77.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gash-Barka?
The best months to visit Gash-Barka, Eritrea for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 30.4°C / 86.7°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Gash-Barka?
Gash-Barka, Eritrea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in January to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 456 mm / 18 in, with the wettest month being August (145 mm / 5.7 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gash-Barka?
The hottest month in Gash-Barka is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.4°C / 86.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Gash-Barka?
The coldest month in Gash-Barka is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
When does it rain most in Gash-Barka?
The wettest month in Gash-Barka is August, averaging about 145 mm / 5.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.