Climate Insights for Shambiko

Gash-Barka, Eritrea

Hottest
April
38°C peak101°F peak
Coldest
January
16°C low61°F low
Wettest
August
201 mm rain7.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shambiko is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 425 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 201 mm of rainfall. Shambiko is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Shambiko is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 16.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.9 in of rainfall. Shambiko is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 61°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 24°Min: 16°FebMax: 35°Average: 26°Min: 17°MarMax: 37°Average: 28°Min: 20°AprMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 23°MayMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 24°JunMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 23°JulMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°AugMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°SepMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 20°OctMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°NovMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°DecMax: 34°Average: 25°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 92°FAverage: 76°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 94°FAverage: 78°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 99°FAverage: 83°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 101°FAverage: 87°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 100°FAverage: 88°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 84°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 92°FAverage: 77°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Shambiko vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Shambiko vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 31mmJulPrecipitation: 121mmAugPrecipitation: 201mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmOctPrecipitation: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inJulPrecipitation: 4.8inAugPrecipitation: 7.9inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Shambiko is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 425 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 201 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 201 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.Shambiko is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.9 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 7.9 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Shambiko 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 July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Shambiko 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 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar28°83°F
Apr31°87°F
May31°88°F
Jun29°84°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep25°78°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov27°81°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Shambiko is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Shambiko is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 101°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 Shambiko 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 Shambiko 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 °C61 °F
33 °C92 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
35 °C94 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
37 °C99 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
38 °C101 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
38 °C100 °F
9 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
36 °C96 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C71 °F
32 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C68 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
201 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C69 °F
34 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
35 °C94 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
34 °C92 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in