Eritrea
Eritrea in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Eritrea in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Eritrea in August?
- Assab is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 39°C (103°F) in August; Adi Keyh is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Eritrea in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Dehalak’ Kebīr (32°C (90°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
39°
Assab
Coolest
24°
Adi Keyh
Driest
5 mm
Assab
Warmest sea
32°
Dehalak’ Kebīr
August in Eritrea ranges from 24°C (75°F) in Adi Keyh to 39°C (103°F) in Assab — a spread of 15 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Massawa, Asmara, and Keren.
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehalak’ Kebīr | 31° | 20° | 15 mm | 32° | 94 |
| Massawa | 28° | 17° | 13 mm | — | 93 |
| Dek’emhāre | 26° | 14° | 166 mm | — | 82 |
| Asmara | 25° | 12° | 161 mm | — | 81 |
| Mendefera | 26° | 14° | 195 mm | — | 81 |
| Adi Keyh | 24° | 12° | 142 mm | — | 81 |
| Debarwa | 26° | 14° | 195 mm | — | 81 |
| Āreza | 26° | 14° | 207 mm | — | 81 |
| Keren | 29° | 18° | 150 mm | — | 72 |
| Barentu | 30° | 19° | 169 mm | — | 66 |
| Af’abet | 32° | 20° | 86 mm | — | 60 |
| Himora | 32° | 21° | 182 mm | — | 54 |
| Teseney | 32° | 21° | 131 mm | — | 53 |
| Edd | 38° | 27° | 15 mm | — | 53 |
| Agordat | 33° | 21° | 112 mm | — | 50 |
| Assab | 39° | 30° | 5 mm | — | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Eritrea in August?
Average daytime highs range from 24° in Adi Keyh to 39° in Assab.
Can you swim in Eritrea in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Dehalak’ Kebīr at about 32°.