December · Eritrea
Best time to visit Asmara in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Asmara in December
Average temperature 14°C, 16 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Asmara scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
December in Asmara — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Asmara at 9.5/10 (8th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Asmara in December?
- In December, Asmara averages 14°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Asmara?
- December earns a 9.5/10 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 December?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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