Weather by month for central Yemen, the best months to go and how Yemen's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 23°C to 25°C · 0–1 rain days
Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 27°C to 31°C · 1–5 rain days
Jun
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 33°C · 1 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 23°C / 10°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 10.0/10 |
| Best month: February | 25°C / 12°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 10.0/10 |
| March | 27°C / 15°C | 1 day (7 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 9.3/10 |
| April | 29°C / 17°C | 2 days (8 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 8.2/10 |
| May | 31°C / 19°C | 2 days (6 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| June | 33°C / 21°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 4.8/10 |
| July | 31°C / 21°C | 5 days (21 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| August | 31°C / 21°C | 5 days (18 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| September | 31°C / 20°C | 2 days (7 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| October | 28°C / 16°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 8.7/10 |
| Best month: November | 25°C / 13°C | 1 day (11 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 9.9/10 |
| Best month: December | 23°C / 10°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 10.0/10 |
Figures for central Yemen; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
23°C / 10°C · 0 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Days reach 23°C and nights drop to 10°C, with no rain days recorded. This is one of the best months to visit, scoring a perfect 10, thanks to dry, mild and sunny conditions averaging almost 11 hours of sun a day.
25°C / 12°C · 0 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 25°C with lows near 12°C, and rain stays at zero days. February scores a perfect 10 too, and Unity Day falls on 5 February, marking a national holiday during this dry, comfortable stretch.
27°C / 15°C · 1 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Temperatures rise to 27°C by day and 15°C by night. Rain days edge up to 1.3, with 7mm total, but this barely affects the month's strong score of 9.3, still rated among the best times to go.
29°C / 17°C · 2 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Highs reach 29°C and lows 17°C, with rain days at 2.2 and 8mm of rain, the wettest point so far. The month still scores 8.2, a best-rated time, as sunshine holds near 11.8 hours a day.
31°C / 19°C · 2 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Heat builds to 31°C by day, with nights around 19°C. Rain days drop slightly to 1.8, totalling 6mm. The score falls to 7, a good rating, as the rising heat starts to matter more; Labour Day is marked on 1 May.
33°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
This is the toughest month, with highs of 33°C, the year's peak, and lows staying warm at 21°C. Rain days are low at 0.8, but the heat drags the score down to 4.8, rated just ok, the lowest of the year.
31°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 31°C but rain picks up sharply, with 5.1 rain days and 21mm, the wettest month on record here. Despite the heat and rain, the score recovers to 6.5, a good rating, as this marks the green season.
31°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Days stay hot at 30.5°C with lows near 21°C. Rain days remain high at 5.3, bringing 18mm, close to July's total. The month scores 6.7, good, as humidity and rain define conditions rather than dry heat alone.
31°C / 20°C · 2 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs climb back to 31°C with lows of 20°C, while rain days drop to 1.9 and rainfall to 7mm. The score improves to 6.9, a good rating, and Revolution Day falls on 26 September as the hot season starts to ease.
28°C / 16°C · 1 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Temperatures cool to 28°C by day and 16°C by night, with rain days low at 0.7 and just 2mm total. The month scores 8.7, among the best of the year, and Liberation Day is marked on 14 October.
25°C / 13°C · 1 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs drop to 25°C with cooler nights near 13°C. Rain days stay at 0.7, though rainfall rises to 11mm. November scores 9.9, nearly a perfect best month, and Independence Day falls on 30 November.
23°C / 10°C · 0 rain days · 10.7 h sun
The year closes with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C, the coolest nights on record, alongside almost no rain at 0.1 days. December scores a perfect 10, closing out the dry, mild season that makes this the best time to visit.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November to February suit city trips best. Daytime highs range from 22.6°C in December to 24.9°C in November. January and February average 0 rain days, so walking around town stays comfortable and dry.
Hiking & nature
December, January, February and November are the best hiking months. Highs stay near 23–25°C and rain is rare, with 0.7 rain days or fewer. Mornings are cool, with lows around 10°C in December and January, so bring a warm layer.
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FAQ
January, February and December are the best months to visit Yemen, and November comes close. All 3 score 10 out of 10, and November scores 9.9. These months are dry. January and February average 0 rain days, and December averages 0.1. Days are warm, with highs of about 23–25°C. Nights are cool, with lows of about 10–13°C. You get about 11 hours of sun a day.
June is an OK month for Yemen, but it has the lowest score of the year, at 4.8 out of 10. The reason is heat. June is the hottest month, with average highs of 33.1°C and lows of 20.9°C, so even nights stay warm. Rain is rare, with 0.8 rain days, and there are 11 hours of sun a day.
August is a good month for Yemen, with a score of 6.7 out of 10. Highs average 30.5°C and lows 20.8°C. July and August are the wettest months, with about 5 rain days each. August gets 18 mm of rain and July gets 21 mm, which is still little rain. You still get about 11 hours of sun a day in August.
Yes, October is one of the best months for Yemen, with a score of 8.7 out of 10. The summer heat eases. Highs drop to 28.3°C and lows to 15.6°C. It is almost dry, with 0.7 rain days and 2 mm of rain. There are about 11 hours of sun a day.
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