Climate of Southern Red Sea, Eritrea
Area-weighted average across Southern Red Sea. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Southern Red Sea, 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 31.4°C / 88.5°F in July, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 24 mm / 0.9 in depending on the season (182 mm / 7.2 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 | 24.3°C75.7°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.9°C76.8°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.4°C79.5°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29.7°C85.5°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30.9°C87.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.4°C88.5°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 30.9°C87.6°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 30°C86°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.2°C82.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.1°C79°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Southern Red Sea?
The best months to visit Southern Red Sea, Eritrea for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 31.4°C / 88.5°F, and the driest is June with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Southern Red Sea?
Southern Red Sea, Eritrea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in January to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 182 mm / 7.2 in, with the wettest month being August (24 mm / 0.9 in) and the driest June (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 Southern Red Sea?
The hottest month in Southern Red Sea is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.4°C / 88.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Southern Red Sea?
The coldest month in Southern Red Sea is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
When does it rain most in Southern Red Sea?
The wettest month in Southern Red Sea is August, averaging about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.