Winter (December to February)
Mild weather with highs around 21° and lows near 10°, a few showers (7 rainy days per month on average). It's a great time to go.
Chargement…
All destinations
Climate · 10-year averages
When to visit Asmara?
Best time to visit Asmara: from September to June. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall and sunshine, based on ten years of weather data.
Best time to go
From September to June
Hottest month
June · 25°
Coldest month
January · 9°
Wettest month
August · 142 mm
Climate month by month
Bars: monthly rainfall. Lines: average highs and lows. Month color: our travel comfort index.
- JanuaryIdéal
20° / 9°
- Rain
- 23 mm · 7 d
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h/day
- Humidity
- 63%
- FebruaryIdéal
22° / 11°
- Rain
- 26 mm · 8 d
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h/day
- Humidity
- 60%
- MarchIdéal
24° / 12°
- Rain
- 24 mm · 7 d
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h/day
- Humidity
- 53%
- AprilTrès bien
24° / 13°
- Rain
- 57 mm · 14 d
- Sunshine
- 11.6 h/day
- Humidity
- 57%
- MayIdéal
24° / 14°
- Rain
- 51 mm · 11 d
- Sunshine
- 11.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 54%
- JuneIdéal
25° / 14°
- Rain
- 26 mm · 7 d
- Sunshine
- 11.9 h/day
- Humidity
- 49%
- JulyMitigé
22° / 14°
- Rain
- 120 mm · 21 d
- Sunshine
- 10.0 h/day
- Humidity
- 73%
- AugustÀ éviter
22° / 14°
- Rain
- 142 mm · 21 d
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h/day
- Humidity
- 77%
- SeptemberIdéal
24° / 13°
- Rain
- 24 mm · 4 d
- Sunshine
- 11.2 h/day
- Humidity
- 57%
- OctoberIdéal
21° / 12°
- Rain
- 36 mm · 9 d
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h/day
- Humidity
- 65%
- NovemberIdéal
20° / 11°
- Rain
- 44 mm · 10 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 73%
- DecemberIdéal
20° / 10°
- Rain
- 27 mm · 8 d
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h/day
- Humidity
- 73%
2014–2023 averages from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo. A day counts as a “rainy day” from 1 mm of rain.
Our take, season by season
Spring (March to May)
Mild weather with highs around 24° and lows near 13°, regular rain (10 rainy days per month on average). It's a great time to go.
Summer (June to August)
Mild weather with highs around 23° and lows near 14°, very frequent rain (16 rainy days per month on average). A decent time to go, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.
Fall (September to November)
Mild weather with highs around 22° and lows near 12°, a few showers (7 rainy days per month on average). It's a great time to go.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Asmara?
- The best time to visit Asmara is from September to June, with highs between 20° and 25° and few rainy days.
- What is the hottest month in Asmara?
- June is the hottest month, with an average high of 25 °C.
- What is the coldest month in Asmara?
- January is the coldest month, with an average low of 9 °C.
- When does it rain the most in Asmara?
- August is the wettest month (142 mm, about 21 rainy days). The driest is January (23 mm).
- When should you avoid Asmara?
- The least favorable months are in August: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.
More practical info: Eritrea
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Public holidaysEvery public holiday of the year, plus the next one coming up.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Eritrea?