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August · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 26/100

Assab in August

Poor · 26/100Beach 28/100
High / low35° / 31°daily averages
Precipitation18 mm22 wet days
Sea31°surface temperature
13.01° N, 42.74° EElevation 22 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goAssab · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec26August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low35° / 31°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Assab averages daytime highs of 35° and night-time lows of 31° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 18 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 31°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 26/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Assab. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 18:31 local time, giving 12 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 26/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%3%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 28/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Eritrea's best in August

Where to go in August
Asmara
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Asmara

Maekel
22°Aug high
21wet days
65score
Asmara
Keren
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2

Keren

Anseba
25°Aug high
24wet days
64score
Keren
Massawa
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Massawa

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

Assab in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Assab?

August scores 26/100 for Assab, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 35°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Assab in August?

Daytime highs average 35°C and night-time lows 31°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Assab in August?

Assab receives about 18 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 22 days.

Can you swim in Assab in August?

The sea averages 31°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.