Climate Insights for Mendefera
Debub Region, Eritrea
Climate Overview
The climate in Mendefera is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 734 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 273 mm of rainfall. Mendefera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Mendefera is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 28.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.8 in of rainfall. Mendefera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.
Temperature
Mendefera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°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.Mendefera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 86°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mendefera is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 734 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 273 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3 mm. That's 270 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.Mendefera is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.7 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 10.6 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
Mendefera is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mendefera 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 March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mendefera is during January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 23 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mendefera is during January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mendefera 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 Mendefera 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.