Climate Insights for Damas
Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Climate Overview
The climate in Damas is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 465 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 123 mm of rainfall. Damas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Damas is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 18.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Damas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Damas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 39°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Damas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 102°F. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 92°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Damas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 465 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 123 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 mm. That's 122 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.Damas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 4.8 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
Damas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Damas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Damas is during February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 68 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Damas is during February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 102°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 67°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Damas 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 Damas 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.