Climate Insights for Mersa Fatma
Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Climate Overview
The climate in Mersa Fatma is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 85 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 19 mm of rainfall. Mersa Fatma is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Mersa Fatma is hot. The average annual temperature is 85°F and approximately 3.3 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Mersa Fatma is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 75°F.
Temperature
Mersa Fatma has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 32°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Mersa Fatma has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 90°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mersa Fatma is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 85 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 19 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. 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.Mersa Fatma is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. 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
Mersa Fatma 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 March, averaging 20km/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 8km/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 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Mersa Fatma is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect 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 5mph 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 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mersa Fatma 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 Mersa Fatma 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.