Northern Red Sea weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Northern Red Sea, Eritrea. Like most weather services, we show Northern Red Sea at one spot: Massawa, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 30°C (87°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 22%
- 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 Nov–MarOff season Jun–Aug
About Massawa weather
Is it raining in Massawa right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 30° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Massawa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–34° and lows of 28–29°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Massawa lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Massawa?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Northern Red Sea weather by month
When is the best time to visit Northern Red Sea?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Northern Red Sea is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in January to 37°C (99°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Northern Red Sea?
August is the wettest month, with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Northern Red Sea?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (99°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F).
Does Northern Red Sea have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 50 mm (2.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Massawa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months