Climate overview of Yemen
Summer months in Yemen are warm to extremely hot. Temperatures of 30°C (86°F) to 40°C (104°F) during the day are very normal. The only place where the temperature is tempered is in the mountain areas.
Along the coast, especially in the southwest, there is also high relative humidity. This makes the heart of summer unpleasant to travel around. The best time to visit Yemen is between September and October and between April and May.
Explore Yemen by month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Yemen — and find the best time to visit. (based on Socotra)
Places in Yemen
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Socotra
Riyan
Kamaran
Taiz
Sanaa
Mukalla
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Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.
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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.
| Socotra | 28°C (82°F) – 34°C (93°F) | 20°C (68°F) – 26°C (79°F) | 194 mm (7.6 in) | — |
| Riyan | 27°C (81°F) – 35°C (95°F) | 21°C (70°F) – 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | — |
| Kamaran | 28°C (82°F) – 36°C (97°F) | 24°C (75°F) – 31°C (88°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | — |
| Taiz | 26°C (79°F) – 32°C (90°F) | 15°C (59°F) – 22°C (72°F) | 658 mm (26 in) | — |
| Sanaa | 22°C (72°F) – 29°C (84°F) | 8°C (46°F) – 16°C (61°F) | 444 mm (17 in) | — |
| Mukalla | 26°C (79°F) – 36°C (97°F) | 20°C (68°F) – 29°C (84°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | — |
FAQ
What temperatures can I expect in Yemen?
Mukalla is the warmest destination, reaching 36°C (97°F) in June with nights around 29°C (84°F). Sanaa is the coolest, with December daytime highs of just 22°C (72°F) and nights dropping to 8°C (46°F). See the city comparison for a full overview.
How much rain does Yemen get?
Rainfall varies across Yemen. Taiz is the wettest, receiving 658 mm (26 in) per year, with September the wettest month at 120 mm (4.7 in). Kamaran is the driest at 123 mm (4.8 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.
How sunny is Yemen?
Aden is the sunniest destination in Yemen, enjoying 3,114 hours of sunshine per year, with May the brightest month at 305 hours. Overall, Yemen enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.
What is the climate like across Yemen?
Socotra has very warm summers reaching 34°C (93°F) in April and warm winters dropping to 28°C (82°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 194 mm (7.6 in) of rain per year. Riyan has very hot summers reaching 35°C (95°F) in June and warm winters dropping to 27°C (81°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain per year. Kamaran has very hot summers reaching 36°C (97°F) in July and warm winters dropping to 28°C (82°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.
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