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Assab Weather in April

Assab in April

The short of it: Assab in April averages a high of 36 °C (96 °F) and a low of 26 °C (79 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 12 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 26° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 12 h 24 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

April in Assab brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 26°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 24 min in mid-April, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Assab runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Mocha, 65 km to the ENE, is 2° cooler by day.

April in Assab, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus March
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus May
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 24 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MochaTa‘izz65 km ENE34°26°2.0 mm
Alaïli Ḏaḏḏa‘Obock67 km SSE33°24°8.0 mm
WaddiObock76 km SSE32°23°11 mm
Khôr AngarObock95 km SE34°26°4.0 mm
DorraTadjourah100 km SSW34°24°11 mm
EgahlouObock101 km SSE32°23°14 mm
AdailouTadjourah119 km S28°18°29 mm
MédéhoObock119 km SSE29°21°23 mm

The Almanac · Assab Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Assab by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°4.0 mm17 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
February32°22°3.0 mm17 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
March34°24°2.0 mm14 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April36°26°3.0 mm17 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
May37°28°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
June38°29°0.0 mm14 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
July40°31°4.0 mm14 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
August40°30°4.0 mm14 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
September38°29°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October36°27°2.0 mm14 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
November34°25°3.0 mm19 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
December32°23°3.0 mm18 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Assab in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Assab in April?

Days average 36 °C (96 °F) and nights 26 °C (79 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Assab?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Assab in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 22 min in December to 12 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Assab in April?

Hardly — April nights average 26 °C (79 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Assab in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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