Eritrea
Eritrea in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Eritrea in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Eritrea in February?
- Himora is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 37°C (98°F) in February; Asmara is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Eritrea in February?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Dehalak’ Kebīr (26°C (80°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
37°
Himora
Coolest
24°
Asmara
Driest
0 mm
Barentu
Warmest sea
26°
Dehalak’ Kebīr
Himora is the warm end of Eritrea in February (37°C (98°F)); Asmara the cool end (24°C (75°F)). On average it is about as warm as January. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Asmara, Massawa, and Keren.
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara | 24° | 9° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Dek’emhāre | 25° | 11° | 8 mm | — | 100 |
| Mendefera | 27° | 11° | 3 mm | — | 100 |
| Adi Keyh | 25° | 10° | 8 mm | — | 100 |
| Debarwa | 27° | 11° | 3 mm | — | 100 |
| Āreza | 27° | 12° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Massawa | 25° | 15° | 29 mm | — | 99 |
| Af’abet | 27° | 14° | 34 mm | — | 98 |
| Dehalak’ Kebīr | 26° | 16° | 33 mm | 26° | 98 |
| Keren | 28° | 13° | 7 mm | — | 94 |
| Assab | 32° | 22° | 5 mm | — | 93 |
| Edd | 32° | 21° | 14 mm | — | 92 |
| Barentu | 33° | 16° | 0 mm | — | 63 |
| Agordat | 35° | 18° | 1 mm | — | 55 |
| Teseney | 35° | 18° | 0 mm | — | 52 |
| Himora | 37° | 19° | 0 mm | — | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Eritrea in February?
Average daytime highs range from 24° in Asmara to 37° in Himora.
Can you swim in Eritrea in February?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Dehalak’ Kebīr at about 26°.