Asmara
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to certain areas of Eritrea, including the capital Asmara, is discouraged because of regional security risks.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- military activity in the Red Sea
- regional security risks
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Asmara month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Asmara are typically March, May and September, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and August the wettest (about 146 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1 | 9.4 | 21 | 10.9 |
| February | 21.7 | 10.9 | 27 | 10.9 |
| March | 23.5 | 12.2 | 26 | 11.2 |
| April | 23.5 | 13.2 | 66 | 11.7 |
| May | 23.9 | 13.9 | 47 | 11.8 |
| June | 25.2 | 14.7 | 22 | 12.0 |
| July | 22.0 | 14.0 | 116 | 9.9 |
| August | 21.3 | 13.6 | 146 | 9.4 |
| September | 23.4 | 13.2 | 17 | 11.2 |
| October | 21.3 | 11.8 | 35 | 11.4 |
| November | 20.1 | 10.3 | 50 | 10.9 |
| December | 19.5 | 9.4 | 19 | 10.8 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1382
The first mention of Asmara comes from a Latin itinerary during the reign of Emperor Dawit I (1382–1411).
- First documented mention of Asmara
The first mention of Asmara comes from a Latin itinerary during the reign of Emperor Dawit I (1382–1411).
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01 · OverviewAsmara, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Asmara took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Asmara
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Asmara
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Asmara
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Asmara
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Asmara
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Asmara
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01 · Q&AWhere is Asmara located and what are its coordinates?
Asmara is situated in Eritrea at geographic coordinates 15.3381, 38.9318, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Asmara?
Asmara has a recorded population of approximately 563,930 and observes the Africa/Asmara time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Asmara?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Asmara include AA-ER, Arabic, TIG, KUN, TI-ER, with ERN used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Asmara?
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