Planning a trip to Asmara in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 6 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Asmara;
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
6 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Asmara has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Asmara in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Asmara for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +75°F.
Is Asmara warm or cold in January?
Asmara is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Asmara, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Asmara in January
Asmara weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+68°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
+39°F
+39°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+77°F
+81°F
Rainfall
6 mm
6 mm
5 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
68%
64%
58%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
8
9
Cloudy days
16
18
14
Rainy days
7
5
5
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +68°F for average maximum temperature during the day.The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 6 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Asmara in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Asmara is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Asmara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 22 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Asmara wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 403 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Asmara?
This is the weather in Asmara in January 2023:
1 January
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+66°F
2 January
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+70°F
3 January
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+71°F
4 January
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+73°F
5 January
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+69°F
6 January
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+67°F
7 January
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+64°F
8 January
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+68°F
9 January
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+70°F
10 January
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+66°F
11 January
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+66°F
12 January
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+62°F
13 January
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+65°F
14 January
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+68°F
15 January
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+66°F
16 January
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+68°F
17 January
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+65°F
18 January
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+65°F
19 January
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+67°F
20 January
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+70°F
21 January
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+70°F
22 January
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+70°F
23 January
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+71°F
24 January
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+70°F
25 January
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+71°F
26 January
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+69°F
27 January
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+68°F
28 January
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+69°F
29 January
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+71°F
30 January
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+74°F
31 January
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+76°F
In January 2023 Asmara had 15 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Asmara climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Asmara in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+71°F) and the highest in 2015 (+74°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 531 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1532 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Asmara in January:
Is January a good time to visit Asmara?
January is a really good time to go to Asmara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Asmara.
Can you sunbathe in Asmara in January?
January has mild temperatures in Asmara. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Asmara rainy in January?
Asmara is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Asmara in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Asmara in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Asmara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.