February weather forecast
Eritrea

In Eritrea, February signals a continuation of the winter season but with a gradual increase in temperature across different parts of the country. The country's diverse geography results in varied weather conditions across its regions, from the coastal plains to the highlands and the western lowlands.

In Massawa, located along the Red Sea coast, February sees temperatures that average around 30°C (86°F), slightly higher than January. The weather remains mostly dry, making it a comfortable period for activities such as beach-going and diving.

The capital city, Asmara, nestled in the highlands, experiences milder temperatures during February. The temperatures typically range from 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (71.6°F), a subtle increase from January. The city continues to experience dry conditions with minimal rainfall, making outdoor exploration pleasant and unobstructed.

The western lowlands, including areas like Barentu, experience warmer temperatures than the highlands. Here, average temperatures can reach from 28°C (82.4°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), marking a gentle transition towards hotter conditions typical of the forthcoming months.

Compared to January, February records a slight increase in temperatures throughout Eritrea. It is still considered part of the cool season, particularly in the highlands, but the temperatures are on a gradual upward trend. Looking ahead to March, the country prepares to transition into spring, and temperatures are expected to rise further, setting the stage for the hotter half of the year. Despite the temperature changes, rainfall remains infrequent in February, maintaining the dry conditions characteristic of Eritrean winters.

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• Asmara - February »
  In Asmara, during February, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. On the first day of February in Asmara, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:22.
• Keren - February »
  The months with the least rainfall in Keren, Eritrea, are January, February and December with 1mm (0.04") of accumulated rain. What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Keren?
• Massawa - February »
  The average high-temperature in Massawa for February is a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. The month with the coldest seawater in Massawa is February, with an average sea temperature of 26.6°C (79.9°F).
• Āssab - February »
  February is the month with the coldest seawater in Āssab, Eritrea, with an average sea temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F). The month with the coldest seawater in Āssab is February, with an average sea temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F).
• Mendefera - February »
  On the first day of February in Mendefera sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:23. Mendefera records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F) as February arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate.
• Barentu - February »
  January, February, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Barentu. The months with the lowest UV index in Barentu are January, February, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Nakfa - February »
  On the last day of February, in Nakfa, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:32 EAT. The month with the least rainfall in Nakfa is February, when 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
• Adi Tekelezan - February »
  With February's arrival, Adi Tekelezan, Eritrea, notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. In Adi Tekelezan, in February, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.