Climate Insights for Barentu

Barentu Subregion, Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea

Hottest
April
39°C peak
Coldest
January
16°C low
Wettest
August
156mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Barentu is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 340mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 156mm of rainfall. Barentu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 24° Min: 16° Feb Max: 35° Average: 26° Min: 17° Mar Max: 38° Average: 29° Min: 20° Apr Max: 39° Average: 31° Min: 23° May Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 24° Jun Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 23° Jul Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 21° Oct Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 21° Nov Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 20° Dec Max: 34° Average: 25° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Barentu vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 24°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 2mm May Precipitation: 17mm Jun Precipitation: 28mm Jul Precipitation: 92mm Aug Precipitation: 156mm Sep Precipitation: 36mm Oct Precipitation: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Barentu is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 340mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 156mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 156mm 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: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Barentu 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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Barentu, which began on March 20, 2026. Barentu 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 April at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm 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 21 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 275mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm 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 16 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 26°
Mar 29°
Apr 31°
May 31°
Jun 30°
Jul 27°
Aug 25°
Sep 27°
Oct 29°
Nov 28°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Barentu is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°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 Barentu 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
16 °C
34 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
35 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
38 °C
17 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
39 °C
17 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
38 °C
15 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
36 °C
17 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
33 °C
17 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
36 °C
12 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
35 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
34 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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