Gash-Barka, Eritrea Weather

Gash-Barka,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
26°C
78.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 942 hPa

Feel like: 27 °C

Temperature: 26°C

Cloud: 68%

Humidity: 51%

Wind: NNW - 8 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Sun
16 Nov
21°C / 33°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Nov
21°C / 34°C
Partly Cloudy
Tue
18 Nov
22°C / 34°C
Partly Cloudy
Wed
19 Nov
22°C / 34°C
Clear Sky
Thu
20 Nov
24°C / 35°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
00:00 AM
15° / 26°
15° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
51% 19 km/h
01:00 AM
16° / 25°
16° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
59% 19 km/h
02:00 AM
18° / 24°
18° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
68% 20 km/h
03:00 AM
18° / 23°
18° / 23°
Partly Cloudy
74% 20 km/h
04:00 AM
19° / 24°
19° / 24°
Mainly Clear
75% 18 km/h
05:00 AM
19° / 24°
19° / 24°
Mainly Clear
72% 14 km/h
06:00 AM
19° / 25°
19° / 25°
Mainly Clear
68% 12 km/h
07:00 AM
19° / 27°
19° / 27°
Mainly Clear
62% 14 km/h
08:00 AM
19° / 29°
19° / 29°
Mainly Clear
56% 17 km/h
09:00 AM
18° / 30°
18° / 30°
Mainly Clear
49% 20 km/h
10:00 AM
18° / 32°
18° / 32°
Clear Sky
43% 23 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 33.47°C
  • Average low 21.43°C
  • Hottest day 37°C (28 October 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (26 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 40.23%
  • Days with precipitation 0 days
  • Highest precipitation 0 mm

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 33°C
  • Min: 23°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gash-Barka over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gash-Barka in the coming days

Rainfall in Gash-Barka in the coming days

Gash-Barka Climate Summary

Gash-Barka features a Subtropical desert (Köppen classification: BWh), with an average annual temperature of 31.03ºC (87.85ºF), which is about 4.04% higher than the national average for Eritrea. Annually, the city experiences approximately 16.76 millimeters (0.66 inches) of rainfall, spread across 35.09 rainy days, accounting for 9.61% of the year.

Longitude 15.4068825
Latitude 37.6386622
Yearly high temperature 35.38ºC (95.68ºF)
Yearly low temperature 24.61ºC (76.3ºF)
Hottest month March 37.16ºC (98.89ºF)
Coldest month January 19.94ºC (67.89ºF)
Yearly precip 16.76mm (0.66in)
Days with rainfall 35.09 days (9.61%)
Driest month February (34.64%)
Wettest month August (59.04%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 32.9° / 19.94° 0.0 days
February 34.79° / 21.21° 0.0 days
March 37.16° / 23.33° 0.27 days
April 39.03° / 25.93° 0.36 days
May 38.87° / 28.46° 1.73 days
June 37.25° / 28.17° 3.64 days
July 33.4° / 26.13° 10.36 days
August 32.07° / 25.05° 14.18 days
September 35.4° / 26.65° 3.64 days
October 36.34° / 26.24° 0.82 days
November 34.56° / 23.58° 0.09 days
December 32.82° / 20.68° 0.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Gash-Barka?

March has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 37.16ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 19.94ºC).

2. What should I wear in Gash-Barka today?

For today's very hot weather in Gash-Barka, with the high temperatures above 34ºC (93.2ºF), consider wearing:
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
18°C / 23°C
Morning
18°C / 30°C
Afternoon
15°C / 31°C
Evening
19°C / 24°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 444
  • CO 135
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 53
  • PM10 13
  • PM25 8
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,378

Sunrise / Sunset

03:32
14:56