AI-generatedKeren at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,930 h
- Rain a year
- 392 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,399 m
Climate in Keren
Keren has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while August is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, Keren is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Keren
The best time to visit Keren is from November to February. Hiking and mountain trips are best in August, when the trails are largely free of snow. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is August with 177 mm of precipitation.
Keren through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Keren in the dry season
All year except Aug
Fair
- 28–34 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Keren in the rainy season
Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Apr – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:1818:06
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:04–06:46 · evening 17:37–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:04 · evening 18:19–18:28
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.
October in Keren compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Keren in October?
In October, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Keren.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min06:18 – 18:06
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 21 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Keren
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Keren: score 78 against 61. In December, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. December has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 9.4 hbetter | 8.9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 3 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Keren month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January28° · 8.8 h
In January, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in January63February30° · 8.7 h
In February, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in February49March32° · 8.6 h
In March, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in March48April34° · 8.4 h
In April, Keren is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in April48May34° · 8.3 h
In May, Keren is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in May39June32° · 7.6 h
In June, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in June44July28° · 5.7 h
In July, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in July47August27° · 5.5 h
In August, Keren is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 177 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in August39September29° · 7.8 h
In September, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 106 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in September61October30° · 9.4 h
In October, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in October70November29° · 8.7 h
In November, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in November78December28° · 8.9 h
In December, Keren is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Keren.
Keren in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Keren
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in June (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to November.
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 | 76 | 28° | 14° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 30° | 14° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 32° | 16° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 34° | 17° | 8.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| MayMay | 48 | 34° | 18° | 8.3 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 32° | 19° | 7.6 h | 7 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 28° | 18° | 5.7 h | 14 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 27° | 17° | 5.5 h | 26 | 177 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 29° | 16° | 7.8 h | 17 | 106 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 30° | 15° | 9.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 29° | 15° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 28° | 14° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Keren
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 9.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Keren, 80 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Keren: 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, Keren has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Keren
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 14).
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Keren
How breezy and how cloudy Keren 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 Keren typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 21 % of the sky over Keren: mostly sunny, with about 9.4 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Keren
How often the day gets hot in Keren (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Keren has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Keren
Weather for your travel dates
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Keren 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.
Keren has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during May half-term (score 46).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,250 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.
Good to know: Eritrea
- Currency
- Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
- Languages
- Afar, Arabic, Tigrinya
- Sockets
- Type C, L · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +291
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Keren vs Asmara
In October Asmara has the better holiday weather (score 91 vs 61). During the day Asmara is 7 °C cooler than Keren. Asmara gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Keren | Asmara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 5 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Oct – Jun |
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Frequently asked questions about Keren
When is the best time to visit Keren?
The best time to visit Keren is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Keren?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 18 °C. August is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Keren?
The wettest month is August with 177 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Keren get?
Keren gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.4 hours a day; in August there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Keren in?
Keren is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Keren?
A nonstop flight from London to Keren takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Keren?
Keren has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during May half-term (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 46, summer holidays 46, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 77.