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Assab

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Assab month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Assab are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and August the wettest (about 41 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.922.2510.7
February30.522.8410.7
March32.524.4611.1
April34.726.5511.5
May36.228.1311.5
June37.529.6210.8
July38.931.1149.7
August37.430.1419.9
September36.929.8310.8
October35.226.8111.2
November33.024.7110.8
December30.923.0210.6

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What is being reported around Assab

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01 · Overview

Assab, in brief

Assab is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Assab took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Assab

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Assab

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Assab

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Assab

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Assab

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08 · Questions

Questions about Assab

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assab

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Assab located and what are its coordinates?

Assab is situated in Eritrea at geographic coordinates 13.0092, 42.7394 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Assab?

Assab has a recorded population of approximately 21,300 and observes the Africa/Asmara time zone (ERN).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Assab?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Assab include aa-ER, ar, tig, kun, ti-ER, and the circulating currency is ERN.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Assab?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Assab, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.