August · Eritrea
Best time to visit Asmara in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Asmara in August
Average temperature 17°C, 160 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 160 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Asmara scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 160 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Asmara is Eritrea's highland capital, recognized for Italian modernist architecture, broad avenues, cafés, markets, and a dry, elevated climate.
August in Asmara — reliably good (12th best month)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
160 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Asmara — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Asmara in August?
- In August, Asmara averages 17°C, 160 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Asmara?
- August earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Asmara in August?
- Expect about 160 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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