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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 65/100

Asmara in August

Good · 65/100
High / low22° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation172 mm21 wet days
Cloud cover35%monthly average
15.34° N, 38.93° EElevation 2,334 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goAsmara · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65August
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
August: high / low22° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Asmara averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 172 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 35%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 1.1°.

August scores 65/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Asmara. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 18:49 local time, giving 12 h 39 min of daylight. Days shorten by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 65/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%92%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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Eritrea's best in August

Where to go in August
Keren
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Keren

Anseba
25°Aug high
24wet days
64score
Keren
Assab
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2

Assab

Southern Red Sea
35°Aug high
22wet days
26score
Assab
Massawa
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Massawa

Northern Red Sea
37°Aug high
17wet days
25score
Massawa
·Questions

Asmara in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Asmara?

August scores 65/100 for Asmara, which we rate as good. Average highs are 22°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Asmara in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 13°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Asmara in August?

Asmara receives about 172 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 21 days.