Southern Red Sea weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Southern Red Sea, Eritrea. Like most weather services, we show Southern Red Sea at one spot: Assab, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was clear and 26°C (80°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 11%
- 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–Sep
About Assab weather
Is it raining in Assab right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Assab this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 34–36° and lows of 25–27°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Assab lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Assab?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Southern Red Sea weather by month
When is the best time to visit Southern Red Sea?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Southern Red Sea is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (86°F) in January to 38°C (101°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Southern Red Sea?
August is the wettest month, with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Southern Red Sea?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 38°C (101°F) and lows of 28°C (83°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does Southern 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 73 mm (2.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Assab), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months