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Krum

Krum is a locality in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:42
14.05° N, 41.62° EElevation 4 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Krumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low34° / 28°
Rain this month3mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Krum at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in July

Coolest month24°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

12 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea32°C

September

Weather in Krum

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Clear · wind 23 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°27°
Fri23 Oct38°28°
Sat24 Oct38°29°
Sun25 Oct39°30°
Mon26 Oct38°30°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct39°29°
Wed28 Oct37°30°
Thu29 Oct37°30°
Fri30 Oct38°31°
Sat31 Oct37°29°

When to go to Krum

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score838272594934252525457079
High29°29°30°32°34°35°36°36°35°34°31°30°
Low24°24°25°27°29°30°31°31°30°28°26°24°
Rain (mm)98895110124337
Wet days1124610232517811
Sea25°25°26°27°29°31°32°32°32°30°27°26°

What's on in Krum

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

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Krum

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Assab 114 km ←2011 · 84 km
5.6Assab 118 km ←2011 · 72 km
5.5Shehēt 103 km →2025 · 115 km
5.5Idaga Hamus 79 km →2004 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Krum

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

Places near Krum

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Krum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Krum.
What is the hottest month in Krum?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Krum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Krum?
August is the wettest month with about 12 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Krum?
The sea is warmest in September at about 32°C and coolest in February at about 25°C.