Keren
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Would you visit or live in Keren?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to parts of Eritrea because of regional security risks.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Keren month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Keren are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and August the wettest (about 137 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7 | 13.3 | 1 | 11.0 |
| February | 28.0 | 14.0 | 3 | 11.0 |
| March | 30.6 | 15.5 | 4 | 11.2 |
| April | 31.7 | 17.3 | 11 | 11.7 |
| May | 32.3 | 18.9 | 21 | 11.8 |
| June | 31.4 | 19.7 | 18 | 11.7 |
| July | 27.1 | 18.5 | 64 | 9.7 |
| August | 24.5 | 17.6 | 137 | 8.7 |
| September | 27.9 | 17.3 | 49 | 10.8 |
| October | 29.9 | 16.0 | 7 | 11.2 |
| November | 28.0 | 15.0 | 9 | 10.8 |
| December | 26.8 | 13.7 | 2 | 10.9 |
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People and places shaping Keren
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Research updated Friday, September 11, 2026Past and future events in Keren
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- Battle of Keren
World War II battle in 1941, part of the East African Campaign
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01 · OverviewKeren, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Keren took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Keren
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Keren
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Keren
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Keren
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Keren
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Keren
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Frequently Asked Questions about Keren
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01 · Q&AWhere is Keren located and what are its coordinates?
Keren is situated in Eritrea at geographic coordinates 15.7779, 38.4511 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Keren?
Keren has a recorded population of approximately 74,800 and observes the Africa/Asmara time zone (ERN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Keren?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Keren include aa-ER, ar, tig, kun, ti-ER, and the circulating currency is ERN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Keren?
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