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When is the best time to visit Asmara?
In general the best time to visit Asmara is probably June, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, June, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is May, June, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in June and it has 6 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Asmara in different months
This is the average weather in Asmara for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during May.
In July, August the weather is average. Expect around 56 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 403 mm in August.
Climate in Asmara
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Asmara for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +27°C | +29°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +29°C | +27°C | +28°C | +26°C | +25°C | +24°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +21°C | +23°C | +24°C | +25°C | +25°C | +23°C | +22°C | +24°C | +22°C | +21°C | +20°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +1°C | +5°C | +7°C | +10°C | +10°C | +11°C | +11°C | +10°C | +8°C | +5°C | +4°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 64 | 58 | 56 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 82 | 87 | 69 | 67 | 70 | 68 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 24 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 287 | 403 | 98 | 34 | 19 | 6 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 16 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Asmara during the whole year:
The hottest month in Asmara is June with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Asmara looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Asmara is August with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 56%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Asmara during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 34 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 28 rainy days and 403 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Asmara:
What is the hottest month in Asmara?
The hottest month in Asmara is June with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Asmara?
The coldest month in Asmara is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Asmara worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Asmara in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is June with +25°C and 6 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Asmara?
if you're looking to visit Asmara when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 5 mm of rain.
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.