Eritrea in October

Clear skies in the highlands; the coast begins to cool late in the month.

No other month rates higher than October for Eritrea in this guide.

• Central highlands · Asmara, Keren, Mendefera, Dekemharebest weather

  Spring-like days (20–25 °C (68–77 °F)) and cold nights; short rains around April and the main rains in July–August.Spring-like days (68–77 °F (20–25 °C)) and cold nights; short rains around April and the main rains in July–August.

• Red Sea coast · Massawa, Dahlak islands, Assabhot

  Rain falls in winter on the coast; from May to September temperatures pass 40 °C (104 °F) with heavy humidity.Rain falls in winter on the coast; from May to September temperatures pass 104 °F (40 °C) with heavy humidity.

• Eastern escarpment · Filfil, Nefasit, Ghindafine

  Catches both rains: green and misty in winter when the plateau is dry.

• Western lowlands · Barentu, Agordat, Tesseneyhot

  Hot savannah; near the Sudan border and mostly under advice against travel.

• Asmara24 °C (75 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 2 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 2 rain days
• Keren28 °C (82 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 7 rain days
• Massawa35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 3 rain days
• Nakfa31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain days
• Senafe25 °C (77 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 2 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 2 rain days

Crowds · Eritrea

Low

Prices · Eritrea

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Eritrea, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Central highlands

  Best weather of the year (Asmara, Keren, Mendefera, Dekemhare)

• Asmara

  Dry and clear again.

• Keren

  Best months: Oct–May

• Senafe

  Best months: Oct–Mar