Climate Insights for Ak’ordat

Akurdet Subregion, Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea

Hottest
May
40°C peak
Coldest
January
17°C low
Wettest
August
97mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ak’ordat is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 189mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm of rainfall. Ak’ordat is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 17° Feb Max: 35° Average: 26° Min: 18° Mar Max: 38° Average: 29° Min: 21° Apr Max: 40° Average: 32° Min: 23° May Max: 40° Average: 33° Min: 25° Jun Max: 38° Average: 32° Min: 25° Jul Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 24° Oct Max: 38° Average: 30° Min: 23° Nov Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 22° Dec Max: 34° Average: 26° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ak’ordat vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 1mm May Precipitation: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 10mm Jul Precipitation: 57mm Aug Precipitation: 97mm Sep Precipitation: 15mm Oct Precipitation: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Ak’ordat is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 189mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 97mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 97mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Ak’ordat is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ak’ordat, which began on March 20, 2026. Ak’ordat is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 38°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 163mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 38°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 26°
Mar 29°
Apr 32°
May 33°
Jun 32°
Jul 29°
Aug 27°
Sep 30°
Oct 30°
Nov 29°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Ak’ordat is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ak’ordat based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
35 °C
18 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
38 °C
18 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
40 °C
18 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
40 °C
15 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
38 °C
14 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
35 °C
15 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
36 °C
10 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
38 °C
12 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
36 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
34 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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