When to go · Massawa

Massawa in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (very hot, limited water supplies).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Low; Eritrea overall
Prices: Medium; Eritrea overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Massawa

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (very hot, limited water supplies).

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MassawaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 3 days
Red Sea coast, Eritrea · Massawa, Dahlak islands, Assabhot
Rain falls in winter on the coast; from May to September temperatures pass 40 °C (104 °F) with heavy humidity.Rain falls in winter on the coast; from May to September temperatures pass 104 °F (40 °C) with heavy humidity.

Eritrea overall: Short rains possible in the highlands; Massawa getting hot.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Massawa, side by side.

First month

Second month

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (very hot, limited water supplies).

January: Inside Massawa's best window: Nov–Mar.

Massawa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.