Climate Insights for Asaita

Afar Region, Ethiopia

Hottest
June
41°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
August
68mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Asaita is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 208mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 68mm of rainfall. Asaita is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Feb Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 21° Mar Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 23° Apr Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 25° May Max: 39° Average: 34° Min: 28° Jun Max: 41° Average: 36° Min: 30° Jul Max: 40° Average: 34° Min: 29° Aug Max: 37° Average: 32° Min: 27° Sep Max: 39° Average: 34° Min: 29° Oct Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 26° Nov Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Asaita vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 34mm May Precipitation: 29mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 27mm Aug Precipitation: 68mm Sep Precipitation: 15mm Oct Precipitation: 10mm Nov Precipitation: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Asaita is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 208mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 68mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1mm. That's 67mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Asaita is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11km/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 5km/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 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Asaita, which began on June 21, 2026. Asaita is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 39°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 77mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 41°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 27mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 34°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Asaita 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
34 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
36 °C
10 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
38 °C
10 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
May
28 °C
39 °C
7 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Jun
30 °C
41 °C
7 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
29 °C
40 °C
9 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
37 °C
7 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
29 °C
39 °C
6 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
37 °C
8 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
35 °C
11 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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