Keren, Eritrea experiences average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 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.
Keren, Eritrea Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Keren, Eritrea. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.8/10
Best: January, February, October, November, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 29°C / 17°C
Feels Like 30°C / 17°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 40 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 61%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
33°C
May
Avg Low19°C
Rain6days
Coldest Month
14°C
January
Avg High27°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High27°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
July (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:56
Daylight 13.1h
Sunset 19:00
Live conditions—
Keren on the map · live conditions
Keren, Eritrea
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Eritrea
- City
- Keren
- Population
- 74.8K
- Coordinates
- 15.78°, 38.45°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 18 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 14°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: 27°C / 14°C . Feb: 28°C / 15°C . Mar: 31°C / 16°C . Apr: 32°C / 18°C . May: 33°C / 19°C . Jun: 32°C / 20°C . Jul: 27°C / 19°C . Aug: 25°C / 18°C . Sep: 28°C / 18°C . Oct: 29°C / 16°C . Nov: 28°C / 15°C . Dec: 27°C / 14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 1 mm. Feb: 1 mm. Mar: 4 mm. Apr: 12 mm. May: 22 mm. Jun: 36 mm. Jul: 74 mm. Aug: 205 mm. Sep: 112 mm. Oct: 7 mm. Nov: 4 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 64%. Feb: 61%. Mar: 52%. Apr: 53%. May: 46%. Jun: 46%. Jul: 70%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 68%. Oct: 60%. Nov: 66%. Dec: 67%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
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 9. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 9. 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 | Jun 2025 · 33°C | May · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · 14°C | Jan · 14°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 248 mm | Aug · 205 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 16 km/h | Jul · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Excellent April
Excellent May
Good June
Good July
Good August
Wet September
Good October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 27°C / 14°C | 27°C / 14°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 28°C / 15°C | 29°C / 14°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 31°C / 16°C | 31°C / 16°C | 2days (4 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 32°C / 18°C | 33°C / 18°C | 5days (12 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 33°C / 19°C | 33°C / 19°C | 6days (22 mm) Good | 11.5h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 32°C / 20°C | 32°C / 20°C | 9days (36 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 27°C / 19°C | 29°C / 20°C | 16days (74 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 25°C / 18°C | 28°C / 20°C | 28days (205 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 83% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 28°C / 18°C | 31°C / 19°C | 18days (112 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 29°C / 16°C | 30°C / 15°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 28°C / 15°C | 28°C / 15°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 27°C / 14°C | 27°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Keren are January, February, October, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Keren, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Keren is May, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Keren is January, with average overnight lows of 14°C (58°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Keren is August, averaging 205mm of precipitation across 28 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Keren runs through August, September, July, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Keren.
Keren receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Keren.
The least favorable months to visit Keren are June, July, August, September, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, February, October, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Keren is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Keren is 61%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Keren are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Keren averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 35%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Keren is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Keren has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh 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 Keren ranges from 17°C (63°F) to 30°C (86°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Keren. It earns a climate score of 7.8/10 with Good.
For June in Keren, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 32°C (89°F) and 9 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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