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.

Best time to visit Assab

Q: When is the best time to visit Assab?

The best time to visit Assab is December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Assab?

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

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

31
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31
Feb
33
Mar
35
Apr
37
May
38
Jun
39
Jul
38
Aug
37
Sep
36
Oct
33
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31
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
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8
Feb
9
Mar
9
Apr
10
May
9
Jun
7
Jul
8
Aug
9
Sep
10
Oct
9
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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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