Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
66°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Asmara
Eritrea · Africa
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 47°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, more than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 61° and nights feel near 46°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 63°F, easing to about 55°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning57°F
Rain10%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday65°F
Rain22%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon63°F
Rain43%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening55°F
Rain33%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 47 | 1.9 | 13 | 10.8 | 76 |
| Feb | 68 | 49 | 1.2 | 9 | 10.9 | 73 |
| Mar | 71 | 51 | 1.9 | 12 | 10.9 | 68 |
| Apr | 73 | 53 | 2.5 | 16 | 11.6 | 67 |
| May | 75 | 55 | 1.8 | 10 | 12.0 | 56 |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 1.4 | 8 | 11.6 | 47 |
| Jul | 73 | 56 | 6.7 | 27 | 10.3 | 67 |
| Aug | 73 | 56 | 8.6 | 27 | 10.2 | 68 |
| Sep | 75 | 55 | 1.5 | 6 | 11.1 | 52 |
| Oct | 71 | 52 | 1.1 | 6 | 11.2 | 64 |
| Nov | 68 | 49 | 1.3 | 8 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 1.3 | 10 | 10.7 | 77 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology