What’s the climate like in Asmara?
The current climate of Asmara features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 36°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Asmara in recent years was 43°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 13°C in January 2018.
On average, Asmara receives 762 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Asmara?
The best time to visit Asmara for sunny weather is January through April, June and September through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Asmara. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Asmara
The climate table of Asmara shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 36 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 37 | 20 | 52 | 16 | 61 | 219 | 196 | 71 | 30 | 37 | 11 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation: 762 mm per year, averaging 64 mm per month
- Driest months: 11 mm in December, 12 mm in January and 16 mm in May
- Wettest months: 219 mm in July, 196 mm in August and 71 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Asmara
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Asmara, Eritrea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Asmara
This graph shows how much precipitation Asmara, Eritrea, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Asmara
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Asmara, Eritrea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Asmara
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Asmara, Eritrea. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Asmara
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Asmara, Eritrea, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Asmara by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Asmara. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
