Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2 °C | — | 6 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| February | 22 °C | — | 7 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| March | 23.7 °C | — | 7 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| April | 23.7 °C | — | 14 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 24 °C | — | 10 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| June | 25.2 °C | — | 6 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 22.2 °C | — | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 21.6 °C | — | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 23.5 °C | — | 3 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| October | 21.5 °C | — | 8 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| November | 20.2 °C | — | 10 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| December | 19.4 °C | — | 8 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
Nearby in December
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa required before departure. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Declare all electronic items and foreign cash of 10,000 US dollars or more on arrival; passport needs 2 blank consecutive pages.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 27 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Outside the areas advised against
Parts of the country are advised against (within 25 km of all land borders); Asmara is not one of them.
Official advice updated 27 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies and meningococcal disease depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All areas <2,200 m (<7,200 ft) elevation No malaria transmission in Asmara (the capital). Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Asmara in December?
Asmara is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Asmara in December?
Expect 19.4°C in the afternoon and 9.6°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Asmara in December?
Around 8 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 25% of days.