Climate Insights for Dahlak Kebir
Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Climate Overview
The climate in Dahlak Kebir is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 108 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 28 mm of rainfall. Dahlak Kebir is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Dahlak Kebir is hot. The average annual temperature is 86°F and approximately 4.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Dahlak Kebir is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Dahlak Kebir sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 36°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 34°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Dahlak Kebir sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 76°F to 97°F. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 93°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Dahlak Kebir is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 108 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 28 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 28 mm less than January, 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.Dahlak Kebir is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 1.1 in less than January, 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
Dahlak Kebir is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Dahlak Kebir is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dahlak Kebir 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dahlak Kebir based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.