When to go · Asmara
Asmara in August
Mixed month. Wettest month in the highlands.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 22° / 12°
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 17
- Crowds
- Low
- Eritrea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Eritrea overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Asmara
Wettest month in the highlands.
Weather in August
- AsmaraHighs around 22 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 17 days
- Central highlands, Eritrea · Asmara, Keren, Mendefera, Dekemharerainy
Spring-like days (20–25 °C) and cold nights; short rains around April and the main rains in July–August.
Main rains season
Frequent afternoon showers; still workable with an indoor backup plan.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Eritrea overall
- Low
- Prices · Eritrea overall
- Medium
Eritrea overall: Rain in Asmara, green hills; avoid the coast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast