Climate Insights for Rikeb

Anseba, Eritrea

Hottest
May
37°C peak98°F peak
Coldest
January
16°C low62°F low
Wettest
August
55 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rikeb is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 133 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 55 mm of rainfall. Rikeb is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Rikeb is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 5.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Rikeb is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°FebMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°MarMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°AprMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 22°MayMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 23°JunMax: 36°Average: 31°Min: 25°JulMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°SepMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°OctMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°NovMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°DecMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 98°FAverage: 87°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 87°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°F
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Temperatures in Rikeb vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 23°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.Rikeb sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 98°F. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 74°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 15mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 24mmAugPrecipitation: 55mmSepPrecipitation: 15mmOctPrecipitation: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.9inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Rikeb is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 133 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 55 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.Rikeb is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 2.2 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Rikeb is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Rikeb 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 October, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr30°85°F
May31°87°F
Jun31°87°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep28°83°F
Oct28°82°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Rikeb 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 1 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Rikeb is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 98°F. 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 Rikeb 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 Rikeb 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
16 °C62 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
34 °C94 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
37 °C98 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
36 °C96 °F
6 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
33 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C69 °F
35 °C94 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
6 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in