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Ghinda Subregion
Ghinda Subregion
Northern Red Sea, Eritrea

Damas

Damas is a locality in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, 424 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now34°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population–
Local time15:26
15.47° N, 39.21° EElevation 424 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Damasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low33° / 24°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

Best: Feb–Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Damas at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in July

Coolest month19°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

48 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

9 mm of rain

Weather in Damas

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
34°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct35°26°1 mm
Sun25 Oct35°26°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct36°25°7.6 mm
Tue27 Oct36°25°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct37°24°
Fri30 Oct35°25°
Sat31 Oct33°25°1 mm
Sun1 Nov34°25°
Mon2 Nov34°24°

When to go to Damas

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score788381534244252536487382
High24°25°27°31°35°39°39°39°37°33°30°26°
Low19°19°20°22°25°26°28°28°26°24°22°20°
Rain (mm)6552473424955489273269
Wet days433976202110833

What's on in Damas

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Damas

Nature in Eritrea

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Eritrea seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Damas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Damas

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Idaga Hamus 40 km ↗1950 · 128 km
5.6Zula 16 km ←2023 · 44 km
5.6Adigrat 29 km ↗1950 · 119 km
5.5Idaga Hamus 62 km ↗2022 · 137 km

Towns and villages around Damas

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Damas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Damas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Damas.
What is the hottest month in Damas?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Damas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Damas?
August is the wettest month with about 48 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.