Massawa in December
The weather in December
In December, Massawa averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 37 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 26%.
Days are 2.4° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
December scores 86/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Massawa.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:42 and sets at 17:54 local time, giving 11 h 12 min of daylight. Days shorten by 3 minutes over the month.
Why 86/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 95/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Massawa in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Massawa?
December scores 86/100 for Massawa, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 28°C with 1 wet days.
How warm is Massawa in December?
Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Massawa in December?
Massawa receives about 37 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 1 days.
Can you swim in Massawa in December?
The sea averages 28°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.