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Massawa — VanSky 21 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea

33° Clear
VanSky
21
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
41°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
79%
UV
—
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06:09 / 18:35

VanSky index for Massawa, Eritrea — 21 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 21 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #9 of 10 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
53
32°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
95
19 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 27)
Condensation
Medium
79%
Humidity level • Dew point 28.6°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
27 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
71 AQI
PM2.5: 31.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
36°
night
32°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
VanSky 21
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
36°
night
33°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 21
comfort
We
02.09
day
35°
night
33°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 21
comfort
Th
03.09
day
35°
night
33°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 21
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
38°
night
33°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 21
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
39°
night
33°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
VanSky 23
comfort
Su
06.09
day
37°
night
33°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
22 km/h
VanSky 24
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (32.4°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • High dust levels (65 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

71
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
71
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
31.1
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
65
μg/m³
Moderate
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 10 of 10 cities. Country average VanSky — 49.

Best
1
Asmara
91 2
Dek’emhāre
83 3
Adi Keyh
81 4
Mendefera
69 5
Keren
65
Harshest
Barentu
45
Himora
29
Assab
19
Massawa you are here
6
Edd
3
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 21 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.

Nearby cities

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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