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Best time to visit Eritrea
The best time to visit in Eritrea is from January until December, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and limited till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Eritrea is 31°C in June and the lowest is 23°C in December.
Eritrea has the semi-arid climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Eritrea or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Eritrea by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 9 | 16 | 35 | 41 | 34 | 30 | 111 | 101 | 24 | 36 | 38 | 8 |
Climate data from city: Asmara
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14 day weather forecast Eritrea
The weather for in Eritrea will be 26° till 27° degrees in the next 14 days with one day chance of light rain showers.
The weather forecast for Eritrea is based on the weather conditions in the city of Asmara.
Weather forecast this week
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Sunday 19 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 17° |
0.1 mm | 20% | 4 m/s | 10 | |
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Monday 20 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 17° |
0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 11 | |
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Tuesday 21 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 17° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 11 | |
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Wednesday 22 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 18° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 6 | |
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Thursday 23 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 18° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 9 | |
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Friday 24 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 18° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 8 | |
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Saturday 25 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 18° |
0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 3 |
Weather forecast next week
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Sunday 26 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 17° |
0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 7 | |
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Monday 27 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 17° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 6 | |
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Tuesday 28 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 16° |
0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 4 | |
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Wednesday 29 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 18° |
0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 2 | |
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Thursday 30 Sep | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 18° |
0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 4 | |
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Friday 1 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 17° |
0 mm | 0% | 1 m/s | 4 | |
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Saturday 2 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 17° |
0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 4 |
Climate Eritrea
Eritrea has the semi-arid climate prevailing. It is warm to hot all year round and trees don't grow here because of the drought. It consists mainly of sand with grasses and sometimes shrubs. The average annual temperature for Eritrea is 27° degrees and there is about 483 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 185 days a year with an average humidity of 51% and an UV-index of 6.
Climate table of Eritrea
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 9 | 16 | 35 | 41 | 34 | 30 | 111 | 101 | 24 | 36 | 38 | 8 |
| Days with rain | 5 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Dry days | 26 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UV-index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Climate data from city: Asmara
Eritrea weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Eritrea? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
Weather experiences Eritrea
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Popular places in Eritrea
- Kaber Kabre
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Eritrea?
Eritrea lies in a straight line about 5,910 km from New Zealand (Cape Town → Asmara).
How long is the flight to Eritrea?
The flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Eritrea is approximately 8 h. 10 min.
What are the largest airports in Eritrea?
These are the largest airports in Eritrea:
How many inhabitants are there in Eritrea?
Eritrea has approximately 5,068,831 inhabitants.
How big is Eritrea?
The area of Eritrea is around 121,320 km². It is 10x smaller than New Zealand.
What is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
What is the currency of Eritrea?
In Eritrea the Eritrean nakfa (ERN) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 19 September 2021
- 1 Eritrean nakfa = 0.97 South African rand
- 1 South African rand = 1.03 Eritrean nakfa
- 10 Eritrean nakfa = 9.73 South African rand
- 10 South African rand = 10.29 Eritrean nakfa
- 100 Eritrean nakfa = 97.26 South African rand
- 100 South African rand = 102.86 Eritrean nakfa
What is the area code of Eritrea?
The area code to call Eritrea is +291.