Eritrea
Eritrea in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Eritrea in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Eritrea in May?
- Teseney is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 41°C (105°F) in May; Asmara is the coolest at 27°C (81°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Eritrea in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Dehalak’ Kebīr (30°C (87°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
41°
Teseney
Coolest
27°
Asmara
Driest
2 mm
Assab
Warmest sea
30°
Dehalak’ Kebīr
Teseney is the warm end of Eritrea in May (41°C (105°F)); Asmara the cool end (27°C (81°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Massawa, Asmara, and Keren.
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massawa | 30° | 18° | 9 mm | — | 100 |
| Dehalak’ Kebīr | 31° | 19° | 10 mm | 30° | 100 |
| Asmara | 27° | 13° | 36 mm | — | 92 |
| Adi Keyh | 27° | 13° | 45 mm | — | 89 |
| Dek’emhāre | 29° | 15° | 47 mm | — | 80 |
| Debarwa | 30° | 14° | 44 mm | — | 73 |
| Mendefera | 31° | 15° | 43 mm | — | 70 |
| Āreza | 31° | 17° | 39 mm | — | 68 |
| Edd | 36° | 26° | 5 mm | — | 67 |
| Assab | 37° | 28° | 2 mm | — | 63 |
| Af’abet | 33° | 19° | 27 mm | — | 62 |
| Keren | 33° | 18° | 32 mm | — | 60 |
| Teseney | 41° | 24° | 14 mm | — | 40 |
| Agordat | 40° | 25° | 16 mm | — | 39 |
| Barentu | 37° | 21° | 21 mm | — | 39 |
| Himora | 39° | 24° | 33 mm | — | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Eritrea in May?
Average daytime highs range from 27° in Asmara to 41° in Teseney.
Can you swim in Eritrea in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Dehalak’ Kebīr at about 30°.