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Devil's Ashpit

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Devil's Ashpit essentials

Driest months: Oct-Dec

Devil's Ashpit at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Devil's Ashpit

Visits to remote volcanic features on Ascension Island are constrained by transport (flights/ships) and local access restrictions; travel windows are determined more by logistics than by weather.

Southern Hemisphere Winter
Jun-Aug · 70-80°F (21-27°C)
Dry and slightly cooler-pleasant for hiking and shore visits without the peak heat.
Shoulder months
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 75-85°F (24-29°C)
Avoid the hottest months and the brief wetter periods; visibility for geological features is best in drier months.

Weather & Climate near Devil's Ashpit

Climate

Devil's Ashpit's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 15°C to 24°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 15 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 18° - 23° 21° 13 mm mostly sunny 78% 6.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.4h
February Ideal 18° - 24° 21° 14 mm mostly sunny 78% 5.9 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.2h
March Ideal 18° - 24° 21° 25 mm mostly sunny 77% 5.6 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.0h
April Excellent 18° - 23° 20° 44 mm some cloud 77% 5.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 11.8h
May Ideal 17° - 22° 19° 23 mm some cloud 76% 5.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.7h
June Excellent 15° - 21° 18° 27 mm mostly sunny 74% 4.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
July Excellent 15° - 20° 17° 18 mm some cloud 75% 4.3 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
August Excellent 15° - 20° 18° 19 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.6 m/s 2.0 very high 11.8h
September Very Good 15° - 20° 18° 15 mm partly cloudy 78% 5.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 16° - 21° 18° 13 mm overcast 79% 6.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
November Very Good 16° - 21° 19° 9 mm partly cloudy 79% 6.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
December Excellent 17° - 22° 20° 12 mm partly cloudy 78% 6.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Devil's Ashpit

Ascension Island is reachable by occasional flights (historically via RAF or scheduled island flights) or by ship. Travel requires coordination with the island authorities and often a permit; once on the island, local transport or guided access is necessary to reach remote volcanic features.

Tips for Visiting Devil's Ashpit

  • Ascension Island is extremely remote-plan travel logistics well in advance and arrange permissions through the island's authorities.
  • Pack high-SPF sun protection and sturdy footwear; the ashpit's terrain can be soft, hot, and unstable in places.
  • Respect closed-off areas-volcanic sites on Ascension are geologically active and managed for safety.