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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

February, March, January

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Avoid

July, August

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Weather

17°C – 22°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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General Travel

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The best time to visit Asmara for a sun and beach holiday is February, March, January.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Asmara

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°4
February
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°3
March
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°8
April
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°25
May
96Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°34
June
98Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°31
July
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°146
August
80Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°142
September
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°22
October
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°14
November
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°13
December
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°6

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Asmara

When is the best time to visit Asmara for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Asmara for sun & beach is typically in February, March, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Asmara?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Asmara, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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