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Massawa — VanSky 20 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea

35° Clear
VanSky
20
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
40°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
51%
UV
—
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05:58 / 18:57

VanSky index for Massawa, Eritrea — 20 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Massawa, Eritrea — VanSky 20 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #9 of 10 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
65
31°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Condensation
Low
51%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.3°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
47 AQI
PM2.5: 12.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
35°
night
31°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 23
comfort
Th
16.07
day
35°
night
32°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 22
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
35°
night
32°
solar
2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 22
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
35°
night
32°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 22
comfort
Su
19.07
day
36°
night
32°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 21
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
42°
night
32°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
VanSky 19
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
38°
night
33°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
21 km/h
VanSky 19
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.4h
sunny 10.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (30.6°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.

Air Quality Today

47
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
47
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
12.7
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
41
μg/m³
Fair
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Eritrea

Massawa ranks 8 of 10 cities. Country average VanSky — 53.

Best
1
Asmara
86 2
Adi Keyh
86 3
Mendefera
79 4
Dek’emhāre
76 5
Keren
67
Harshest
Barentu
45
Himora
28
Massawa you are here
26
Assab
22
Edd
14
All 10 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Massawa?
The weekly VanSky index for Massawa is 20 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Massawa?
Solar panel output data for Massawa is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Massawa?
The index for Massawa is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Asmara 65 km Dek’emhāre 75 km Adi Keyh 86 km Mendefera 107 km Keren 111 km Ādīgrat Ethiopia · 148 km Intich’o Ethiopia · 152 km Idaga Hamus Ethiopia · 158 km

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