Barentu, Eritrea experiences average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Barentu, Eritrea Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Barentu, Eritrea. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.6/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 34°C / 20°C
Feels Like 34°C / 20°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 29 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 44%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Hottest Month
38°C
April
Avg Low22°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
16°C
January
Avg High33°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High33°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
March (Gusts 36)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding April, May, June, August due to extreme heat.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:01
Daylight 13h
Sunset 19:02
Live conditions—
Barentu on the map · live conditions
Barentu, Eritrea
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Eritrea
- City
- Barentu
- Population
- 15.9K
- Coordinates
- 15.11°, 37.59°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 37°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 16°C . Feb: 34°C / 17°C . Mar: 37°C / 19°C . Apr: 38°C / 22°C . May: 37°C / 23°C . Jun: 36°C / 23°C . Jul: 32°C / 22°C . Aug: 29°C / 20°C . Sep: 32°C / 20°C . Oct: 34°C / 20°C . Nov: 34°C / 19°C . Dec: 33°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 2 mm. May: 16 mm. Jun: 26 mm. Jul: 93 mm. Aug: 160 mm. Sep: 38 mm. Oct: 8 mm. Nov: 1 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 44%. Feb: 40%. Mar: 29%. Apr: 25%. May: 30%. Jun: 41%. Jul: 61%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 63%. Oct: 39%. Nov: 36%. Dec: 41%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 7.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Apr 2025 · 38°C | Apr · 38°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 16°C | Jan · 16°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 165 mm | Aug · 160 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 20 km/h | Mar · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Good August
Wet September
Good October
Good November
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 33°C / 16°C | 32°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 34°C / 17°C | 33°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 37°C / 19°C | 36°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 38°C / 22°C | 38°C / 21°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 25% Comfortable | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 37°C / 23°C | 38°C / 23°C | 4days (16 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 8.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 36°C / 23°C | 36°C / 23°C | 7days (26 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 22°C | 33°C / 23°C | 15days (93 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 61% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 20°C | 31°C / 22°C | 22days (160 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 75% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 32°C / 20°C | 35°C / 22°C | 9days (38 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October | 34°C / 20°C | 35°C / 20°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 34°C / 19°C | 34°C / 19°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 33°C / 17°C | 32°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Barentu are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Barentu, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Barentu is April, with average daytime highs of 38°C (100°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Barentu is January, with average overnight lows of 16°C (60°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Barentu is August, averaging 160mm of precipitation across 22 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Barentu runs through August, July, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Barentu.
Barentu receives approximately 127 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Barentu.
The least favorable months to visit Barentu are April, May, June, August, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Barentu is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Barentu is 44%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Barentu are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Barentu averages 14 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 30%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Barentu is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Barentu has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Barentu ranges from 20°C (68°F) to 34°C (93°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Barentu, with a climate score of 6.1/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Barentu, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 36°C (96°F) and 7 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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