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Massawa — VanSky 20 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea

35° Cloudy
VanSky
20
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
42°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
65%
UV
—
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05:59 / 18:56

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 16 July 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
65
32°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.4h
Driving
95
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 22)
Condensation
Low
65%
Humidity level • Dew point 27°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
22 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
69 AQI
PM2.5: 22 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
35°
night
32°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 22
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
36°
night
32°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 21
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
35°
night
32°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 22
comfort
Su
19.07
day
39°
night
33°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 20
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
41°
night
33°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 19
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
38°
night
33°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 18
comfort
We
22.07
day
34°
night
32°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 22
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 10.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (32.1°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • High dust levels (52 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

69
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
69
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
22
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
52
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 8 of 10 cities. Country average VanSky — 53.

Best
1
Adi Keyh
91 2
Keren
86 3
Asmara
86 4
Dek’emhāre
80 5
Mendefera
73
Harshest
Barentu
42
Assab
23
Himora
21
Edd
16
Massawa you are here
12
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.

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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