AI-generatedAsmara at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Jun
- Warmest month
- Jun · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 1,086 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,334 m
Climate in Asmara
Asmara has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Asmara is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – June
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:1518:04
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:44 · evening 17:36–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:02 · evening 18:18–18:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Asmara in October?
In October, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min06:15 – 18:04
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Asmara
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Asmara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Asmara, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Asmara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Asmara: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Asmara has about 5 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Asmara
How breezy and how cloudy Asmara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Asmara typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over Asmara: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Asmara
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 20° | 10° | 7.3 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 22° | 11° | 7.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 23° | 12° | 7.4 h | 5 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 24° | 13° | 7.6 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 82 | 25° | 15° | 7.4 h | 10 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 26° | 15° | 6.7 h | 10 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 23° | 15° | 5.0 h | 27 | 284 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 23° | 15° | 4.4 h | 30 | 431 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 24° | 14° | 6.2 h | 16 | 101 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 22° | 13° | 7.0 h | 5 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 21° | 12° | 7.3 h | 4 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 20° | 11° | 7.3 h | 1 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
15.34° N, 38.93° E · 2,334 m · Africa/Asmara
Best time to visit Asmara
The best time to visit Asmara is from October to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to June. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 431 mm.
Asmara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Asmara in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Asmara in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–26 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Asmara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Asmara in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Asmara for you.
Your best months: February – March, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Asmara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and January bring similar holiday weather to Asmara (score 91 and 94). In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 91 | 94better |
| Day high | 22° | 20° |
| Night low | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 7.3 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 35 mm | 7 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Asmara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January20° · 7 h
In January, Asmara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in January94February22° · 7 h
In February, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in February93March23° · 7 h
In March, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in March80April24° · 8 h
In April, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in April82May25° · 7 h
In May, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in May81June26° · 7 h
In June, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in June57July23° · 5 h
In July, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 284 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in July55August23° · 4 h
In August, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 431 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in August66September24° · 6 h
In September, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in September91October22° · 7 h
In October, Asmara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in October93November21° · 7 h
In November, Asmara is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
Asmara in November94December20° · 7 h
In December, Asmara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Asmara.
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Asmara vs. Axum
In October the holiday weather in Asmara and Axum is about equally good (score 91 vs. 93). During the day Axum is 3 °C warmer than Asmara.
| in October | Asmara | Axum |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 91 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2 |
| Best time | Oct – Jun | Oct – Jan |
Through the year
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Asmara in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Asmara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 91
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 55 min
- Distance
- 5,320 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Asmara
When is the best time to visit Asmara?
The best time to visit Asmara is from October to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Asmara?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Asmara?
Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 431 mm. The driest month is December with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Asmara get?
Asmara gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.6 hours a day; in August there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Asmara in?
Asmara uses the time zone Africa/Asmara, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Asmara?
A nonstop flight from London to Asmara takes about 6 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for Asmara?
Asmara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 56, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 94.
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