Eritrea Weather
🇪🇷 1 city covered · Africa
· subtropical highland climate
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in Eritrea at a glance
Our Eritrea coverage centers on Asmara, which has a subtropical highland climate. Expect average highs around 77°F (25°C) in June and 67°F (19°C) in December, with about 121 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Asmara - annual average 62°
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate type: subtropical highland
The bigger picture
Asmara averages 11.0 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 582 mm (22.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Asmara climate page.
Live weather across Eritrea today
Eritrea cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara | 62° | Jun · 77° | Dec · 49° | 121 | 11.0 | 0 |
Eritrea weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 49° | 6 | 10.9 h/day |
| February | 72° | 52° | 7 | 10.9 h/day |
| March | 75° | 54° | 7 | 11.1 h/day |
| April | 75° | 56° | 14 | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 75° | 57° | 10 | 11.8 h/day |
| June | 77° | 58° | 6 | 11.9 h/day |
| July | 72° | 57° | 20 | 9.9 h/day |
| August | 71° | 57° | 21 | 9.6 h/day |
| September | 74° | 56° | 3 | 11.2 h/day |
| October | 71° | 53° | 8 | 11.3 h/day |
| November | 68° | 51° | 10 | 10.9 h/day |
| December | 67° | 49° | 8 | 10.7 h/day |
Eritrea weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Eritrea?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Eritrea?
Snow is essentially absent in the Eritrea cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Eritrea like?
The covered cities fall under subtropical highland climate. That means spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to elevation.