Asmara weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 14°C (56°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Sep–Apr. Asmara sits 2331 m (7,648 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 31%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Sep–AprOff season Jul–Aug
About Asmara weather
Is it raining in Asmara right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Asmara this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–22° and lows of 10–12°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Asmara lately?
In the past 7 days, Asmara had 4 rainy days and 10.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Asmara?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Asmara weather by month
When is the best time to visit Asmara?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Asmara is Sep–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in December to 33°C (92°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Asmara?
August is the wettest month, with about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Asmara?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Asmara have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 144 mm (5.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months