Eritrea

Climate & when to go

In the eastern lowlands, temperatures range from a torrid 30°C to 39°C during the hot season (June to September) and from 25°C to 32°C during the cooler season (October to May). In the Dankalia region, temperatures can reach 50°C in the shade and rainfall is practically zero.

In the highland zone, the average annual temperature is 18°C. May is the hottest month, when daily temperatures can reach around 30°C. The coldest months are from December to February, when lows can approach freezing point. In the western zone, December is the coolest month (13°C to 25°C).

Although it’s possible to visit Eritrea any time of year, the ideal time climatewise is September to October and March to April. Avoid travelling during June to August, when it’s the rainy season in the highlands and western lowlands and hot and torrid in the eastern lowlands.