January
Best time 10.0/1023°C / 10°C · 0 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Days reach a high of 23°C with no rain days and 10.9 hours of sun on average. This is one of the best months to visit by the scores, with cool, dry, stable weather throughout.
When to go · Yemen
Best time to visit Yemen
Weather by month for central Yemen, the best months to go and how Yemen's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
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Best months
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
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Shoulder season
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
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Less ideal
Jun
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 33°C · 1 rain days
Weather by month
Yemen 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
Yemen in each month
February
Best time 10.0/1025°C / 12°C · 0 rain days · 11.4 h sun
Expect a high of 25°C, no rain days, and 11.4 hours of sunshine. Unity Day falls on 5 February. This month scores as one of the best, with dry and comfortable conditions.
March
Best time 9.3/1027°C / 15°C · 1 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Highs climb to 27°C and rain starts to appear, with 1.3 rain days and 7mm total. Sun hours hit 11.8, the year's peak, and the month still scores among the best.
April
Best time 8.2/1029°C / 17°C · 2 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Temperatures reach 29°C with 2.2 rain days and 8mm of rain, the wettest spread so far. It still rates as a best-month choice, though the rain is a touch more frequent than earlier in the year.
May
Good 7.0/1031°C / 19°C · 2 rain days · 11.7 h sun
Highs hit 31°C with 1.8 rain days and 6mm of rain. Labour Day is 1 May. The month scores as good rather than best, as heat starts building.
June
OK 4.8/1033°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
This is the hottest build-up month, with highs of 33°C and lower rainfall at 0.8 rain days. The score drops to 4.8, the lowest of the year, driven mainly by the intense heat.
July
Good 6.5/1031°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain increases sharply here, with 5.1 rain days and 21mm of rainfall, the wettest month of the year. Highs ease slightly to 31°C. It still scores as good, as the heat drops a little even with more rain.
August
Good 6.7/1031°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Rain days stay high at 5.3 with 18mm of rain, and highs sit at 30.5°C. Sun hours recover to 10.9. The month scores as good, similar to July.
September
Good 6.9/1031°C / 20°C · 2 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs rise again to 31°C while rain eases to 1.9 days and 7mm. Revolution Day falls on 26 September. The score improves to 6.9, a good month as the wet season fades.
October
Best time 8.7/1028°C / 16°C · 1 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Conditions cool to a high of 28°C with just 0.7 rain days and 2mm of rain, the driest stretch of the second half of the year. Liberation Day is 14 October, and the month ranks among the best.
November
Best time 9.9/1025°C / 13°C · 1 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs drop to 25°C, rain stays light at 0.7 days but totals 11mm. Independence Day falls on 30 November. This is one of the best months, with mild, mostly dry weather.
December
Best time 10.0/1023°C / 10°C · 0 rain days · 10.7 h sun
Highs fall to 22.6°C, the year's coolest, with almost no rain at 0.1 rain days. Sun hours are 10.7. December ties as the best month overall, with dry, cool, stable conditions.
By trip type
Best time to visit Yemen for…
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City sightseeing
November to February bring daytime highs of 23-25°C and almost no rain, with 0 to 0.7 rain days a month. These cooler, dry conditions make walking around towns and sites far more comfortable than the hotter months.
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Hiking & nature
November through February are the coolest months, with highs of 22.6-24.9°C and lows down to 10.1°C. Rainfall is close to zero, so trails stay dry, though the cold nights mean warm layers are worth packing.
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FAQ
When to go to Yemen
Is January a good time to visit Yemen?
Yes. January scores 10 out of 10 and is one of the best months to go. Days reach 22.8°C and nights cool to 10.1°C, with no recorded rain. You get 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, so skies stay clear and temperatures stay comfortable for daytime activities.
Is it good to visit Yemen in August?
August is rated good, with a score of 6.7. Daytime highs hit 30.5°C and nights stay warm at 20.8°C. August also brings the most rain of the year alongside July, with 5.3 rain days and 18mm of rainfall, so expect occasional showers between sunny spells of 10.9 hours a day.
Is June a good month to go to Yemen?
June is the weakest month, scoring 4.8 out of 10, rated ok. It's the hottest month, with highs of 33.1°C and lows of 20.9°C. Rainfall is low at 4mm over 0.8 rain days, so the main challenge is heat rather than wet weather.
What's the best time to visit Yemen?
December, January, February and November are the top months, each scoring between 9.9 and 10. Highs sit between 22.6°C and 24.9°C with lows around 10–13°C, and rainfall is near zero. These cooler, dry conditions make daytime sightseeing comfortable across the country.