worldweather38°Cexceptionally warm
usually 34°C–37°C
warmer than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
Weather in Massawa - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Massawa, Eritrea: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Massawa
today☁️
38°night 31°
Sun☁️
36°night 31°
Mon☁️
37°night 31°
Tue☁️
36°night 32°
Wed☁️
38°night 33°
Thu☁️
37°night 32°
Fri☁️
37°night 32°
Sat🌤️
37°night 32°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Wednesday 9 Sept in Massawa, the forecast high is 38°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 34°C to 37°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.
36°Cnear normal
usually 34°C–37°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
37°Cwarmer than usual
usually 34°C–37°C
warmer than 77% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: typical
36°Cnear normal
usually 34°C–37°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: lighter than usual
38°Cexceptionally warm
usually 34°C–37°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
37°Cexceptionally warm
usually 34°C–37°C
warmer than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
37°Cwarmer than usual
usually 35°C–37°C
warmer than 88% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 35°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (32°C) and the warmest was 2012 (38°C). The current forecast averages 37°C - higher than in 93% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Massawa
Day-by-day forecast for Massawa
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️38°overcast clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️36°overcast clouds
Monday7 September 2026
☁️37°overcast clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️36°overcast clouds
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️38°broken clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️37°overcast clouds
Friday11 September 2026
☁️37°broken clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
🌤️37°a few clouds
Sunday13 September 2026
🌤️36°a few clouds
Monday14 September 2026
☀️37°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️37°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
☁️36°broken clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️36°broken clouds
Friday18 September 2026
☁️37°broken clouds
Saturday19 September 2026
🌤️38°scattered clouds
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️39°clear sky
UV index in Massawa - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Massawa is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.
Sea temperature - Massawa
Water today
34°C
Week avg
34°C
Waves today
0.5 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Nearby and related places
FAQ - Massawa weather
What is the weather like in Massawa today?
Today it is about 38° during the day and 31° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Massawa?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.