Best time to visit Assab

Q: When is the best time to visit Assab?

The best time to visit Assab is January, February and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Assab?

The hottest time of year in Assab is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 38°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Q: Does it ever rain in Assab?

It never rains much in Assab but July usually has the most rain with an average of 14mm. There are normally 1 day in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Assab?

The sunniest time of year in Assab is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 81% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Assab?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Assab in September when the water temperature reaches 32°C.

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When is the best time to visit Assab?

The best time to visit Assab is January, February and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Assab?

The hottest time of year in Assab is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 38°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Assab?

It never rains much in Assab but July usually has the most rain with an average of 14mm. There are normally 1 day in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Assab?

The sunniest time of year in Assab is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 81% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Assab?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Assab in September when the water temperature reaches 32°C.

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The weather guide for Eritrea (Assab) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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