Climate Insights for Horena
Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Climate Overview
The climate in Horena is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 79 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 23 mm of rainfall. Horena is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Horena is hot. The average annual temperature is 88°F and approximately 3.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Horena is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 74°F.
Temperature
Horena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 39°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Horena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 74°F to 103°F. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 94°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Horena is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 79 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 23 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 23 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.Horena is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 0.9 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
Horena is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 August, 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 6km/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 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Horena is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Horena 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 Horena 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.