Climate Insights for Massawa

Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea

Hottest
July
37°C peak98°F peak
Coldest
February
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
January
88 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Massawa is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 355 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 88 mm 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.The climate in Massawa is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 14 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.5 in 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 71°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°AprMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°MayMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 28°JunMax: 36°Average: 32°Min: 29°JulMax: 37°Average: 33°Min: 31°AugMax: 36°Average: 33°Min: 30°SepMax: 35°Average: 32°Min: 29°OctMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 27°NovMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 87°FMin: 82°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 90°FMin: 84°FJulMax: 98°FAverage: 92°FMin: 87°FAugMax: 97°FAverage: 91°FMin: 86°FSepMax: 96°FAverage: 90°FMin: 85°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 86°FMin: 81°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°F
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Massawa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 37°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 98°F. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 92°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 88mmFebPrecipitation: 69mmMarPrecipitation: 28mmAprPrecipitation: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 17mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 19mmNovPrecipitation: 42mmDecPrecipitation: 60mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.5inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inDecPrecipitation: 2.4in
Precipitation

Massawa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 355 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 88 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 mm. That's 88 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.Massawa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 3.5 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Massawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Massawa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. 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 October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr28°82°F
May30°87°F
Jun32°90°F
Jul33°92°F
Aug33°91°F
Sep32°90°F
Oct30°86°F
Nov27°81°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Massawa is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Massawa is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 98°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C72 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
28 °C82 °F
33 °C92 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C84 °F
36 °C96 °F
9 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
31 °C87 °F
37 °C98 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
30 °C86 °F
36 °C97 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
29 °C85 °F
35 °C96 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C81 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h5 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in