Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Eritrea in January
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
36mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
83
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eritrea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January36mm average rain
January is wetter than Eritrea's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and August to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.9 hours average sun
January sits close to Eritrea's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 32°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January83 weather score
January scores above Eritrea's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.