Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara Chiesa della Beata Vergine del Rosario
The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara is a Catholic church building in Asmara, Eritrea. Designed by architect Oreste Scanavini in Romanesque Revival architecture and built in 1923, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Asmara: A Modernist African City. It ranks as the second most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The months from December to February offer daytime highs of 18 °C to 19 °C and lows of 8 °C with light rain on about 2 to 3 days per month, while July and August bring heavier rainfall of 160 mm to 170 mm across 18 to 22 days. Temperatures throughout the year remain moderate, with highs reaching between 18 °C and 25 °C and lows between 8 °C and 13 °C.
The site is located 2 km from the capital and the nearest airport is Asmara International Airport, situated 6 km away. Nearby sights include the Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara, which is 0.8 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is August, with about 170 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 41 | 36 | 50 | 49 | 45 | 32 | 160 | 170 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
