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Asmara in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Asmara in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Asmara in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Asmara in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +22°C during the day, and approximately 11 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 34 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Asmara has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Asmara in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Asmara for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +23°C with a maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +20°C.

Is Asmara warm or cold in October?

Asmara is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +12°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Asmara:

Climate in Asmara in October

Asmara weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+24°C+22°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+10°C+8°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+26°C+25°C
Rainfall
98 mm34 mm19 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
69%67%70%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
5118
Cloudy days
2710
Rainy days
211211
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 98 mm to 34 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 5 to 11.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Asmara in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Asmara is gradually decreasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Asmara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 80 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Asmara wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 403 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Asmara?

This is the weather in Asmara in October 2023:
1 October
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+26°C
2 October
☀️
+26°C
3 October
☀️
+25°C
4 October
☀️
+25°C
5 October
☀️
+25°C
6 October
☀️
+25°C
7 October
☀️
+25°C
8 October
☀️
+25°C
9 October
☀️
+26°C
10 October
☀️
+25°C
11 October
☀️
+24°C
12 October
☀️
+23°C
13 October
☀️
+23°C
14 October
☁️
+22°C
15 October
☁️
+22°C
16 October
☁️
+24°C
17 October
☁️
+22°C
18 October
☁️
+23°C
19 October
☁️
+24°C
20 October
☁️
+22°C
21 October
☀️
+23°C
22 October
☀️
+22°C
23 October
☁️
+21°C
24 October
☀️
+21°C
25 October
🌧️
+21°C
26 October
🌧️
+22°C
27 October
🌧️
+20°C
28 October
🌧️
+19°C
29 October
☁️
+19°C
30 October
☁️
+20°C
31 October
☁️
+20°C
In October 2023 Asmara had 16 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Asmara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Asmara in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+21°C) and the highest in 2015 (+23°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 531 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1532 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Asmara in October:

Is October a good time to visit Asmara?

October is a really good time to go to Asmara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Asmara.

Can you sunbathe in Asmara in October?

October has mild temperatures in Asmara. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Asmara rainy in October?

Asmara is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Asmara in October?

The amount of sunny days in Asmara during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Asmara

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Asmara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.