Mendefera, Eritrea experiences average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Mendefera, Eritrea Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mendefera, 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
8.6/10
Best: January, February, March, October, November
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 27°C / 13°C
Feels Like 26°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 60 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 60%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Hottest Month
30°C
April
Avg Low15°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
11°C
January
Avg High27°C
Rain1days
Driest Month
1days
January
Avg High27°C
Avg Low11°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
July (Gusts 41)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding July, August due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:56
Daylight 13h
Sunset 18:57
Live conditions—
Mendefera on the map · live conditions
Mendefera, Eritrea
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Eritrea
- City
- Mendefera
- Population
- 17.8K
- Coordinates
- 14.89°, 38.82°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 20 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 1 days/mo
2/3 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 / 11°C . Feb: 28°C / 12°C . Mar: 30°C / 14°C . Apr: 30°C / 15°C . May: 29°C / 15°C . Jun: 28°C / 15°C . Jul: 24°C / 15°C . Aug: 22°C / 15°C . Sep: 25°C / 13°C . Oct: 26°C / 12°C . Nov: 26°C / 12°C . Dec: 26°C / 11°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 3 mm. Feb: 8 mm. Mar: 10 mm. Apr: 32 mm. May: 54 mm. Jun: 59 mm. Jul: 125 mm. Aug: 270 mm. Sep: 120 mm. Oct: 21 mm. Nov: 12 mm. Dec: 4 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 55%. Feb: 52%. Mar: 44%. Apr: 49%. May: 49%. Jun: 51%. Jul: 77%. Aug: 87%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 61%. Nov: 61%. Dec: 59%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 11 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: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. 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 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. 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 is trending drier by about 8 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jun 2025 · 30°C | Apr · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · 10°C | Jan · 11°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 303 mm | Aug · 270 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 18 km/h | Jul · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Excellent May
Excellent June
Good July
Wet August
Wet September
Good October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 27°C / 11°C | 25°C / 9°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 28°C / 12°C | 27°C / 11°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 30°C / 14°C | 28°C / 12°C | 3days (10 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 30°C / 15°C | 29°C / 14°C | 7days (32 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 9.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 29°C / 15°C | 29°C / 14°C | 10days (54 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 28°C / 15°C | 28°C / 15°C | 11days (59 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 24°C / 15°C | 25°C / 16°C | 21days (125 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 77% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 22°C / 15°C | 24°C / 15°C | 29days (270 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 25°C / 13°C | 26°C / 13°C | 17days (120 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 26°C / 12°C | 25°C / 11°C | 3days (21 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 26°C / 12°C | 25°C / 11°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 26°C / 11°C | 24°C / 9°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mendefera are January, February, March, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mendefera, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mendefera is April, with average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mendefera is January, with average overnight lows of 11°C (51°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mendefera is August, averaging 270mm of precipitation across 29 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mendefera runs through August, July, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Mendefera.
Mendefera receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Mendefera.
The least favorable months to visit Mendefera are July, August, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Mendefera is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mendefera is 60%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Mendefera are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 25 mph).
Mendefera averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 41%. The clearest skies occur in March.
The annual average dew point in Mendefera is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mendefera has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Mendefera ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 26°C (79°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 Mendefera. It earns a climate score of 8.3/10 with Good.
For June in Mendefera, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 11 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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