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Assab — VanSky 17 (Extreme)

Regional capital · Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea

36° Cloudy
VanSky
17
Extreme
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
39°C
Wind
24 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
43%
UV
—
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05:57 / 18:20

VanSky index for Assab, Eritrea — 17 out of 100 (Extreme). 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”.

Assab, Eritrea — VanSky 17 out of 100. Travel not recommended right now. Ranked #10 of 10 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 42°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
34°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.7h
Driving
78
24 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Low
43%
Humidity level • Dew point 21.3°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
70 AQI
PM2.5: 23.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
42°
night
34°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 19
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
37°
night
33°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
VanSky 19
comfort
We
02.09
day
41°
night
33°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 17
comfort
Th
03.09
day
38°
night
33°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 17
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
37°
night
33°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 18
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
40°
night
33°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 16
comfort
Su
06.09
day
36°
night
33°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 18
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.4h
sunny 10.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (33.9°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (42.3°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

70
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
70
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
23.2
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
37
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

Assab ranks 9 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 you are here
19
Massawa
6
Edd
3
All 10 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Assab?
The weekly VanSky index for Assab is 17 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 Assab?
Solar panel output data for Assab 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 Assab?
The index for Assab 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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