Weather & climate · Sanaa
Best Time to Visit Yemen
January to April and September to October
The best time to visit Yemen is January to April and September to October, when daytime highs in Sanaa are around 23–27°C. May to August and November to December are also a good time to go. June is the warmest month (29°C by day), December the coldest (5°C at night).
29°C
Warmest: June
5°C
Coldest nights: December
37 mm
Rain per year
8 mm
Wettest: April
Yemen weather by month
- Jan23°C6°C1 mm
- Feb25°C8°C1 mm
- Mar26°C10°C2 mm
- Apr27°C13°C8 mm
- May28°C15°C3 mm
- Jun29°C16°C1 mm
- Jul29°C16°C6 mm
- Aug29°C16°C8 mm
- Sep27°C14°C1 mm
- Oct24°C9°C2 mm
- Nov23°C7°C2 mm
- Dec22°C5°C2 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 6°C | 1 mm | 37% | 34% | Best time |
| February | 25°C | 8°C | 1 mm | 33% | 35% | Best time |
| March | 26°C | 10°C | 2 mm | 36% | 43% | Best time |
| April | 27°C | 13°C | 8 mm | 37% | 52% | Best time |
| May | 28°C | 15°C | 3 mm | 31% | 49% | Good |
| June | 29°C | 16°C | 1 mm | 26% | 51% | Good |
| July | 29°C | 16°C | 6 mm | 38% | 66% | Good |
| August | 29°C | 16°C | 8 mm | 41% | 63% | Good |
| September | 27°C | 14°C | 1 mm | 30% | 49% | Best time |
| October | 24°C | 9°C | 2 mm | 31% | 40% | Best time |
| November | 23°C | 7°C | 2 mm | 38% | 38% | Good |
| December | 22°C | 5°C | 2 mm | 38% | 33% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Sanaa (15.35, 44.2). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Yemen have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Yemen?
January to April and September to October. The best time to visit Yemen is January to April and September to October, when daytime highs in Sanaa are around 23–27°C. May to August and November to December are also a good time to go. June is the warmest month (29°C by day), December the coldest (5°C at night).
What is the hottest month in Yemen?
June, with average highs of 29°C in Sanaa.
What is the coldest month in Yemen?
December, when nights drop to about 5°C and days reach 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Yemen?
April with about 8 mm; January is the driest (1 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Yemen?
July is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 6 mm of rain.
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