When to go · Eritrea
Eritrea in October
Good month. Clear skies in the highlands; the coast begins to cool late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Eritrea
- Prices
- Medium
- Eritrea
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Eritrea
Clear skies in the highlands; the coast begins to cool late in the month.
Weather in October
- Central highlands · 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.
- Red Sea coast · Massawa, Dahlak islands, Assabhot
Rain falls in winter on the coast; from May to September temperatures pass 40 °C with heavy humidity.
- Eastern escarpment · Filfil, Nefasit, Ghindafine
Catches both rains: green and misty in winter when the plateau is dry.
- Western lowlands · Barentu, Agordat, Tesseneyhot
Hot savannah; near the Sudan border and mostly under advice against travel.
- Asmara24° / 10°, 2 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Eritrea
- Low
- Prices · Eritrea
- Medium
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in October
Rated best or good this month
Central highlands
Best weather of the year (Asmara, Keren, Mendefera, Dekemhare)
Dry and clear again.