Massawa weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was clear and 31°C (87°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Massawa, Northern Red Sea, Eritrea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 16%
- 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 clear and 31° 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 Saturday.
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.
Massawa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Massawa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Massawa 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 Massawa?
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 Massawa?
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 Massawa 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months