Weather Guide

Dahlak Marine National Park, Eritrea Average Monthly Weather

Weather score73Very good annual avg

Best months: February, January, March

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 35°C, sunshine averages 8.2h per day, and rainfall totals about 167mm. Sea temperatures average 30°C across the year.

Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

35°C

Rain

167mm

Annual total

Sun

8.2h

Sea

30°C

Weather score

73

Very good avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 40°C, so days can feel very hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 32°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Compare Dahlak Marine National Park, Eritrea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August40°C average high

August is one of Dahlak Marine National Park's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August8mm average rain

August sits on the drier side of Dahlak Marine National Park's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August7 hours average sun

August is below Dahlak Marine National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to May and October

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August32°C average sea

August is one of Dahlak Marine National Park's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 32°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August50 weather score

August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to May and October to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.