Weather in Eritrea - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Right now temperatures across Eritrea range from 25° to 38°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 4 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

Weather in Eritrea's cities today

☁️Massawa 38°no rain ☁️Keren 30°💧 2.8 mm ☁️Barentu 29°💧 0.2 mm ☁️Asmara 25°💧 0.4 mm

Weather map - today's temperatures

☁️ Massawa 38° ☁️ Keren 30° 💧 2.8 mm ☁️ Barentu 29° 💧 0.2 mm ☁️ Asmara 25° 💧 0.4 mm
Pill colour shows today's daytime temperature. Click a city for its full 14-day forecast.

Next days in Eritrea

today☁️ 30°💧 0.4 mm
Sun☁️ 31°💧 1 mm
Mon🌧️ 30°💧 2.4 mm
Tue🌧️ 30°💧 1.7 mm
Wed🌧️ 32°💧 0.3 mm
Thu🌧️ 30°💧 0.2 mm
Fri☁️ 28°💧 1.5 mm
Sat🌤️ 30°💧 0.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Friday 11 Sept in Eritrea, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 30°C to 34°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 96% of similar days.

30°Ccooler than usual
usually 29°C–33°C
cooler than 72% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
31°Cnear normal
usually 29°C–34°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
30°Ccooler than usual
usually 29°C–34°C
cooler than 76% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
30°Ccooler than usual
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
32°Cnear normal
usually 30°C–34°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
30°Ccooler than usual
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 30°C–34°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°33°40° 1981: 31°C1982: 34°C1983: 31°C1984: 32°C1985: 29°C1986: 28°C1987: 29°C1988: 31°C1989: 33°C1990: 33°C1991: 33°C1992: 32°C1993: 30°C1994: 29°C1995: 30°C1996: 30°C1997: 33°C1998: 32°C1999: 30°C2000: 33°C2001: 35°C2002: 33°C2003: 32°C2004: 35°C2005: 32°C2006: 31°C2007: 28°C2008: 31°C2009: 33°C2010: 30°C2011: 34°C2012: 34°C2013: 30°C2014: 28°C2015: 31°C2016: 30°C2017: 32°C2018: 31°C2019: 30°C2020: 30°C2021: 29°C2022: 30°C2023: 33°C2024: 31°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 30°C current forecast 30°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 31°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (28°C) and the warmest was 2004 (35°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - lower than in 73% 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 - Eritrea

Eritrea - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Today vs the next days - Eritrea cities

CityToday+3 days+7 daysRain today
☁️ Massawa 38℃36℃ 37℃-
☁️ Keren 30℃30℃ 30℃2.8 mm
☁️ Barentu 29℃30℃ 29℃0.2 mm
☁️ Asmara 25℃25℃ 24℃0.4 mm

Day-by-day forecast for Eritrea

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️30°overcast clouds
night 25° · evening 30° · rain 0.4 mm · humidity 33% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️31°broken clouds
night 25° · evening 31° · rain 0.96 mm · humidity 33.5% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
night 24° · evening 27° · rain 2.38 mm · humidity 36.5% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 91%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
night 24° · evening 26° · rain 1.68 mm · humidity 41% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 95.5%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
night 25° · evening 26° · rain 0.31 mm · humidity 32% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 80.5%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
night 26° · evening 29° · rain 0.24 mm · humidity 36% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday11 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
night 23° · evening 28° · rain 1.53 mm · humidity 40% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 50%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌤️30°scattered clouds
night 27° · evening 29° · rain 0.45 mm · humidity 37% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 26.5%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
night 26° · evening 30° · rain 0.72 mm · humidity 37% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 14.5%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
night 28° · evening 31° · rain 0.44 mm · humidity 33.5% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 8.5%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️33°moderate rain
night 22° · evening 27° · rain 3.18 mm · humidity 30% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 9%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.54 mm · humidity 44% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 92.5%
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
night 26° · evening 29° · rain 0.39 mm · humidity 43% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 6%
Friday18 September 2026
🌤️31°scattered clouds
night 25° · evening 30° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 35% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 50%
Saturday19 September 2026
☁️32°overcast clouds
night 27° · evening 31° · humidity 29% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 65%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌤️33°scattered clouds
night 26° · evening 31° · rain 0.19 mm · humidity 27% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 12.5%

Sea temperature - Eritrea

BeachWater todayWater week avgWavesHow's the water?
Massawa34℃34℃0.5 mvery warm
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Eritrea

CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Asmara8.816.4very good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).

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FAQ - Eritrea weather

What is the weather like in Eritrea today?
Today it is about 30° during the day and 25° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Eritrea?
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.