The climate of Eritrea, city by city
This page lists the 7 cities in Eritrea for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+2.4 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in Eritrea?
The hottest city in Eritrea is Assab, with an average annual temperature of 28.8 °C.
What is the coldest city in Eritrea?
The coldest city in Eritrea is Asmara, with an average annual temperature of 18.6 °C.
What is the wettest city in Eritrea?
The wettest city in Eritrea is Asmara, with 894 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of Eritrea warmed?
Based on its largest cities, Eritrea warmed by +2.4 °C between 1940 and 2025.