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Ghinda’e
Semenawi Bahri National Park
Semenawi Bahri National Park
Northern Red Sea, Eritrea

Ghinda’e

Ghinda’e is a small town in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, 946 m above sea level. It has a population of about 11,560 (2004). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now26°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population11,560
Local time17:38
15.45° N, 39.09° EElevation 946 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Ghinda’eweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low30° / 21°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

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

Ghinda’e at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in June

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

82 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

14 mm of rain

How Ghinda’e has grown

People living in the built-up area (9 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+4378%3,705 in 1975 → 166k in 2025
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Weather in Ghinda’e

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°22°
Fri23 Oct30°22°
Sat24 Oct31°23°
Sun25 Oct29°22°3.2 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct30°23°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°
Fri30 Oct30°22°
Sat31 Oct30°22°

When to go to Ghinda’e

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score798487625445292942628487
High23°24°26°29°32°35°34°34°33°30°27°24°
Low16°16°17°19°21°22°23°24°23°21°18°17°
Rain (mm)625049393215868214262865
Wet days433976202110833

What's on in Ghinda’e

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

Outdoors around Ghinda’e

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

fMountain huts
5.7 km

Nature around Ghinda’e

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 Ghinda’e

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ghinda’e

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Idaga Hamus 40 km ↗1950 · 132 km
5.6Zula 16 km ←2023 · 53 km
5.6Adigrat 29 km ↗1950 · 122 km
5.5Idaga Hamus 62 km ↗2022 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Ghinda’e

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

Ghinda’e from above

Getting to Ghinda’e

Asmara International AirportASM
26 km
Axum AirportAXU
149 km
Mekele Alula Aba Nega AirportMQX
226 km
Ghinda ጊንዳዕ جندعRailway station
1.8 km
Baresa برساRailway station
12 km
LessaRailway station
13 km

Places near Ghinda’e

Places with a climate like Ghinda’e

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ghinda’e?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ghinda’e.
What is the hottest month in Ghinda’e?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Ghinda’e?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ghinda’e?
August is the wettest month with about 82 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.