Climate Insights for Nakfa
Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Climate Overview
The climate in Nakfa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 561 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 117 mm of rainfall. Nakfa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, September, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Nakfa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 22.1 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 4.6 in of rainfall. Nakfa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, September, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 58°F.
Temperature
Nakfa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 33°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Nakfa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 58°F to 91°F. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Nakfa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 561 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 117 mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 10 mm. That's 107 mm less than April, 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.Nakfa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.2 in less than April, 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
Nakfa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 January, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Nakfa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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 January, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nakfa is during January, February, March, August, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 41 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Nakfa is during January, February, March, August, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 91°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nakfa 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 Nakfa 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.