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Zula

Zula is a village in Northern Red Sea, Eritrea, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,612. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now34°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population2,612
Local time17:46
15.25° N, 39.67° EElevation 21 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Zulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low36° / 27°
Rain this month18mm
Sea this month32°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Zula at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in July

Coolest month22°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

14 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

3 mm of rain

Warmest sea32°C

September

Weather in Zula

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

14-day forecast
34°C

Sunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°30°
Fri23 Oct35°30°
Sat24 Oct36°31°
Sun25 Oct36°31°
Mon26 Oct38°31°
Tue27 Oct37°31°
Wed28 Oct37°31°
Thu29 Oct36°30°
Fri30 Oct35°30°
Sat31 Oct33°31°

When to go to Zula

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score757872444450292543425873
High28°28°30°34°37°40°41°41°39°36°33°30°
Low22°22°23°26°28°29°31°31°29°27°25°23°
Rain (mm)3024302914320143182134
Wet days43386313176733
Sea27°27°27°28°30°31°32°32°32°32°30°28°

What's on in Zula

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

Nature around Zula

Nature in Eritrea

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Zula

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Idaga Hamus 40 km ↗1950 · 87 km
5.6Zula 16 km ←2023 · 16 km
5.6Adigrat 29 km ↗1950 · 85 km
5.5Idaga Hamus 62 km ↗2022 · 89 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 4 km

Fossils in Eritrea
Quaternary · 1

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Cities and settlements

Towns and villages around Zula

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

Zula from above

Getting to Zula

Asmara International AirportASM
82 km
Axum AirportAXU
156 km
Mekele Alula Aba Nega AirportMQX
198 km

Places near Zula

Places with a climate like Zula

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zula.
What is the hottest month in Zula?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Zula?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zula?
August is the wettest month with about 14 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Zula?
The sea is warmest in September at about 32°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.