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When to go · Asmara

Asmara in December

Great month. Dry; cold nights, pack a layer.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
22° / 8°
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
Eritrea overall
Prices
Medium
Eritrea overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Asmara

Dry; cold nights, pack a layer.

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • AsmaraHighs around 22 °C, lows around 8 °C, rain on about 1 day
  • Central highlands, Eritrea · Asmara, Keren, Mendefera, Dekemharebest weather

    Spring-like days (20–25 °C) and cold nights; short rains around April and the main rains in July–August.

Dry season season

Clear skies, mild days, cool nights — the most reliable window.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Eritrea overall
Medium
Prices · Eritrea overall
Medium

Eritrea overall: Dry and pleasant; Christmas and diaspora visits fill a few flights.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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