About Eritrea
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The country has a total area of approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi), and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.
Climate in Asmara
Warmest June, coolest January, driest March, sunniest June. Best time to visit: March, June.
Monthly climate normals for Asmara, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 19.9°C | 8.4°C | 14mm | 339h |
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| February | 22°C | 10.8°C | 15mm | 313h |
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| March | 24.4°C | 12.8°C | 1mm | 357h |
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| April | 24.7°C | 13.9°C | 32mm | 352h |
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| May | 23.7°C | 14.2°C | 44mm | 366h |
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| June | 24.8°C | 14.8°C | 19mm | 368h |
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| July | 21.4°C | 14.1°C | 141mm | 287h |
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| August | 20.7°C | 13.6°C | 161mm | 299h |
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| September | 23.4°C | 12.7°C | 5mm | 345h |
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| October | 21.5°C | 10.9°C | 8mm | 360h |
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| November | 19.8°C | 10.2°C | 50mm | 334h |
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| December | 19.1°C | 9.4°C | 21mm | 336h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Eritrea is a country in East Africa. Formerly an Italian colony, the country shares a common language and culture with its large neighbour, Ethiopia, which it was once a part of until Eritrea gained its independence in 1993. It used to be Africa's youngest country until 2011, which was when South Sudan gained its independence.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Asmara: A Modernist African City
Upcoming public holidays
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