When is the best time to go to Massawa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Massawa, Eritrea. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Massawa
Massawa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Massawa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 32mm | 8.4hrs | 12.1hrs | 26°C |
January is a reasonably dry, humid month in Massawa and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Massawa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Massawa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Massawa with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 25mm | 8.8hrs | 12.4hrs | 26°C |
February in Massawa is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Massawa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Massawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Massawa with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 12mm | 9.2hrs | 12.7hrs | 27°C |
The weather in March in Massawa is characteristically hot, humid and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Massawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Massawa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Massawa with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 0 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 8mm | 10.1hrs | 13.2hrs | 28°C |
Massawa's weather in April is typically very hot and very dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Massawa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Massawa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Massawa with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 7mm | 10.1hrs | 13.6hrs | 30°C |
May is a very dry month in Massawa and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Massawa.
May is in the spring in Massawa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Massawa with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 2mm | 8.5hrs | 12.1hrs | 31°C |
The weather in June in Massawa is characteristically very hot and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Massawa.
June is in the summer in Massawa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Massawa with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 16mm | 6.6hrs | 12.4hrs | 32°C |
July in Massawa is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Massawa.
July is in the summer in Massawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 27°C (81°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Massawa with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 17mm | 7.5hrs | 12.7hrs | 32°C |
The weather in August in Massawa is characteristically very hot and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Massawa.
August is in the summer in Massawa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (103°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Massawa with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 4mm | 9.2hrs | 13.2hrs | 32°C |
Massawa's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Massawa.
September is in the fall / autumn in Massawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Massawa with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Massawa weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 19mm | 9.9hrs | 13.6hrs | 31°C |
October is a dry month in Massawa and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Massawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Massawa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Massawa with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 25mm | 9.5hrs | 12.1hrs | 29°C |
November in Massawa is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Massawa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Massawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Massawa with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 42mm | 8.8hrs | 12.4hrs | 27°C |
December in Massawa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Massawa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Massawa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Massawa with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Massawa weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 39.6°C 103.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 9.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 42mm 1.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
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