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Eritrea's national averages run from 30 °C in January to 37 °C in June, with rainfall between 9 mm in December and 100 mm in August and 6.0–9.7 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and August. Its 6 regions span 27–35 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Asmara
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Asmara
- Area
- 123,243 km²
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When Eritrea shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 | 17.8 | 15.3 | 32.5 |
| February | 30.8 | 18.5 | 16.3 | 34.0 |
| March | 33.4 | 20.3 | 17.6 | 36.7 |
| April | 35.3 | 22.8 | 20.4 | 37.6 |
| May | 36.5 | 24.5 | 22.6 | 38.6 |
| June | 36.6 | 25.2 | 24.0 | 38.8 |
| July | 34.4 | 25.1 | 23.1 | 37.3 |
| August | 32.6 | 24.0 | 22.3 | 35.9 |
| September | 34.6 | 24.0 | 22.8 | 36.7 |
| October | 34.1 | 22.7 | 21.2 | 35.9 |
| November | 32.5 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 33.9 |
| December | 30.5 | 18.7 | 16.8 | 32.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 15 |
| February | 12 |
| March | 10 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 15 |
| July | 60 |
| August | 100 |
| September | 28 |
| October | 10 |
| November | 9 |
| December | 9 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.0 |
| February | 8.9 |
| March | 9.7 |
| April | 9.5 |
| May | 9.1 |
| June | 8.1 |
| July | 6.4 |
| August | 6.0 |
| September | 7.9 |
| October | 8.9 |
| November | 9.5 |
| December | 9.3 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.3 | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| February | 10.9 | 8.9 | 13.2 |
| March | 11.2 | 8.9 | 13.7 |
| April | 10.7 | 8.6 | 13.1 |
| May | 9.2 | 7.3 | 11.3 |
| June | 9.8 | 7.5 | 12.3 |
| July | 11.3 | 9.1 | 13.5 |
| August | 9.5 | 7.7 | 11.9 |
| September | 8.3 | 6.8 | 10.1 |
| October | 8.6 | 7.1 | 10.7 |
| November | 10.1 | 8.5 | 11.7 |
| December | 10.1 | 8.6 | 11.9 |
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Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Eritrea
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 3Reconsider travel
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
Parts of Eritrea carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Eritrea, in order
- JanJanuary29.7°C · 15 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 15 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 15 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary30.8°C · 12 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 12 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 12 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch33.4°C · 10 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 10 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 10 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril35.3°C · 20 mm · 9.5 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 20 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 20 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay36.5°C · 18 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 18 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 18 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune36.6°C · 15 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 15 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 15 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly34.4°C · 60 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 60 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 60 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust32.6°C · 100 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 100 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 100 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember34.6°C · 28 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 28 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 28 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober34.1°C · 10 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 10 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 10 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember32.5°C · 9 mm · 9.5 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 9 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 9 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember30.5°C · 9 mm · 9.3 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 9 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 9 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
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