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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 78/100

Asmara in September

Good · 78/100
High / low23° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation30 mm10 wet days
Cloud cover15%monthly average
15.34° N, 38.93° EElevation 2,334 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goAsmara · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78September
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
September: high / low23° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Asmara averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 12° — warm weather by day. Expect around 30 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 15%.

Days are 1.1° warmer than in August on average, and October is cooler again by about 2.1°.

September scores 78/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th 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 06:14 and sets at 18:27 local time, giving 12 h 14 min of daylight. Days shorten by 25 minutes over the month.

Why 78/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%32%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

September against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Eritrea's best in September

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Anseba
28°Sep high
9wet days
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Massawa

Northern Red Sea
35°Sep high
10wet days
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Assab

Southern Red Sea
34°Sep high
15wet days
29score
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·Questions

Asmara in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Asmara?

September scores 78/100 for Asmara, which we rate as good. Average highs are 23°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Asmara in September?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 12°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Asmara in September?

Asmara receives about 30 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 10 days.