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February · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 85/100

Assab in February

Excellent · 85/100Beach 98/100
High / low28° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation8 mm1 wet days
Sea25°surface temperature
13.01° N, 42.74° EElevation 22 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goAssab · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85February
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
February: high / low28° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Assab averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 23° — warm weather by day. Expect around 8 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 13%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 1.5°. The sea averages 25°, comfortably warm for swimming.

February scores 85/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Assab.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:32 and sets at 18:15 local time, giving 11 h 43 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 18 minutes over the month.

Why 85/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%72%
Dry days · 33%91%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 98/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Eritrea's best in February

Where to go in February
Asmara
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Asmara

Maekel
20°Feb high
3wet days
94score
Asmara
Massawa
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2

Massawa

Northern Red Sea
26°Feb high
2wet days
88score
Massawa
Keren
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3

Keren

Anseba
29°Feb high
3wet days
79score
Keren
·Questions

Assab in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Assab?

February scores 85/100 for Assab, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 28°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Assab in February?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 23°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Assab in February?

Assab receives about 8 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Assab in February?

The sea averages 25°C in February, warm enough for most swimmers.