Massawa
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Massawa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Massawa are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and December the wettest (about 39 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 23.0 | 29 | 9.4 |
| February | 28.5 | 22.9 | 27 | 8.7 |
| March | 30.9 | 24.3 | 10 | 10.0 |
| April | 32.9 | 26.6 | 13 | 11.1 |
| May | 35.9 | 28.4 | 6 | 11.4 |
| June | 38.4 | 29.9 | 0 | 11.1 |
| July | 39.5 | 32.7 | 4 | 9.8 |
| August | 38.7 | 31.8 | 20 | 9.8 |
| September | 37.4 | 30.5 | 1 | 10.9 |
| October | 34.6 | 28.2 | 14 | 11.0 |
| November | 32.3 | 26.2 | 18 | 10.5 |
| December | 29.8 | 24.1 | 39 | 10.3 |
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People and places shaping Massawa
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Research updated Friday, September 11, 2026Past and future events in Massawa
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Previously
- Documented history · 1100
Richard Pankhurst identifies Massawa as being the site of the ancient Arab port of Badi which flourished from 600–1100 AD.
- Documented history · 1464
It is also reported that both Massawa and Dahlak were pillaged by the Abyssinians in 1464/65, during which "the qadi" was killed (likely a powerful chief official of Massawa).
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- Wikidata structured records for Massawa
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01 · OverviewMassawa, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Massawa took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Massawa
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Massawa
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Massawa
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Massawa
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Massawa
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Massawa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Massawa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Massawa located and what are its coordinates?
Massawa is situated in Eritrea at geographic coordinates 15.6081, 39.4746 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Massawa?
Massawa has a recorded population of approximately 23,100 and observes the Africa/Asmara time zone (ERN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Massawa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Massawa 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 Massawa?
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