Climate Insights for Massawa

The climate in Massawa is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 336mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 78mm of rainfall. Massawa 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Massawa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 36°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 33°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Massawa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 336mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 78mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1mm. That's 77mm 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.

Massawa 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 July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Massawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Massawa 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 July at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Massawa is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Massawa 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.