Weather in Assab, Eritrea 🇪🇷
Live weather in Assab, currently 31°C with sunny. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Assab is in Eritrea — see weather across all major cities in Eritrea, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
31.3°C
feels like 37.3°C
Sunny
Current Weather in Assab, Eritrea Updated at 9:45 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 67% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 5.4 kph (74°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1009.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 5% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 4.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:58 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:16 PM |
What is the weather like in Assab right now?
Currently a hot 31°C in Assab, with clear skies. Not a cloud in sight over Assab. Sticky air pushes the feel to about 37°C. The air feels damp at 67% humidity.
Air quality is moderate (US EPA index 2, PM2.5 18) — acceptable for most people. UV is moderate at 4; sunglasses and light cover are sensible around midday. Daylight runs from 05:58 AM to 06:16 PM today — about 12h 18m.
Rain is unlikely — about a 9% chance, 0 mm at most. It should stay dry through the next 24 hours. Today is about typical for September in Assab.
Temperatures stay fairly flat this week, near 33°C most afternoons. Today's high stays well short of Assab's record for the date, 38°C.
Bottom line: stay hydrated, seek shade, and avoid the midday sun in Assab today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Assab, Eritrea 🇪🇷
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Assab, Eritrea 🇪🇷 Today
Air Quality Index in Assab, Eritrea 🇪🇷 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 109.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 118.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 3.2 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 6.3 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 18.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 31.7 µg/m³ |
About Assab
Assab is a dusty port on Eritrea's Red Sea coast, a place where the heat seems to rise from the earth itself. The city's deep-water harbor, once a bustling hub for oil and trade, now feels like a quiet outpost against a stark backdrop of volcanic rock and salt flats. The Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places on Earth, lies just inland, its otherworldly landscape of lava lakes and sulfur springs a reminder of the raw geography. The Red Sea glitters at the edge of town, its turquoise waters a sharp contrast to the parched, sandy streets lined with low concrete buildings and the occasional palm.
Assab falls under the Köppen classification BWh, a hot desert climate. Rainfall is nearly nonexistent—barely 50 millimeters a year, mostly from fleeting, intense thunderstorms in October and December. Summers, from June to September, are brutally hot, with daytime highs often exceeding 40°C (104°F), and the humidity from the Red Sea makes the air thick and heavy. Winters, from December to February, are milder but still warm, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and cooler nights. Pack light, breathable cotton, a wide hat, and strong sunscreen; evenings might require a thin layer. Humidity remains high year-round, so expect a sticky, clinging heat.
The best time to visit weather-wise is from November to February, when the sun is less punishing and the skies are clear. Notable weather phenomena include occasional khamsin winds, hot, dry gusts that whip up blinding dust storms from the interior. There are no monsoons or hurricanes, but the extreme heat can feel oppressive. Winter offers calm conditions, ideal for exploring the nearby Dahlak Archipelago or the lunar-like Danakil Depression. This is a place where the climate defines the rhythm of life, and any trip demands careful hydration and a respect for the sun's relentless power.
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