Climate of Northern Red Sea, Eritrea
Area-weighted average across Northern Red Sea. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Northern Red Sea, a subdivision of Eritrea, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in January to 29.7°C / 85.5°F in June, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in to 89 mm / 3.5 in depending on the season (283 mm / 11.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8°C71.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.4°C72.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.1°C75.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 26.6°C79.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.6°C83.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 29.7°C85.5°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 28.3°C82.9°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.7°C80.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.6°C72.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Northern Red Sea?
The best months to visit Northern Red Sea, Eritrea for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 29.7°C / 85.5°F, and the driest is February with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Northern Red Sea?
Northern Red Sea, Eritrea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in January to 29.7°C / 85.5°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 283 mm / 11.1 in, with the wettest month being August (89 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest February (4 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Northern Red Sea?
The hottest month in Northern Red Sea is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 29.7°C / 85.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Northern Red Sea?
The coldest month in Northern Red Sea is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.8°C / 71.2°F.
When does it rain most in Northern Red Sea?
The wettest month in Northern Red Sea is August, averaging about 89 mm / 3.5 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 4 mm / 0.2 in.