Climate Insights for Suakin

The climate in Suakin is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 373mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 128mm of rainfall. Suakin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Suakin sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 36°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Suakin is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 373mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 128mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 128mm less than December, 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.

Suakin is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Suakin, which began on March 20, 2026. Suakin 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 July at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Suakin is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Suakin 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.