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Ghinda Subregion
Ghinda Subregion
Northern Red Sea, Eritrea

Embatkala

Embatkala is a locality in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, 1,321 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now26°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Nov
Population–
Local time13:32
15.40° N, 39.08° EElevation 1,321 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Embatkalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Nov

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

Embatkala at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in June

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

90 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

15 mm of rain

Weather in Embatkala

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct26°18°
Sat31 Oct26°18°
Sun1 Nov27°18°
Mon2 Nov27°18°
Tue3 Nov27°17°
Wed4 Nov26°17°
Thu5 Nov27°19°
Fri6 Nov27°19°
Sat7 Nov27°20°

When to go to Embatkala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score808792736758444456749287
High21°22°24°26°29°32°31°31°30°27°24°22°
Low14°14°15°17°18°19°20°20°19°17°15°14°
Rain (mm)595050423617959015292963
Wet days433976202110833

What's on in Embatkala

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

Nature around Embatkala

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 Embatkala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Embatkala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Idaga Hamus 40 km ↗1950 · 129 km
5.6Zula 16 km ←2023 · 52 km
5.6Adigrat 29 km ↗1950 · 118 km
5.5Idaga Hamus 62 km ↗2022 · 141 km

Towns and villages around Embatkala

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

Places near Embatkala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Embatkala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Embatkala.
What is the hottest month in Embatkala?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Embatkala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Embatkala?
August is the wettest month with about 90 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.