Climate Insights for Golij
Gash-Barka, Eritrea
Climate Overview
The climate in Golij is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 320 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 141 mm of rainfall. Golij 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 19°C.The climate in Golij is hot. The average annual temperature is 85°F and approximately 12.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 5.6 in of rainfall. Golij 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 66°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Golij vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April 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 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Golij vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 105°F and an average of 92°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Golij is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 320 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 141 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 141 mm 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.Golij is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 5.6 in 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
Golij is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Golij is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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 Golij 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 Golij 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.