Yemen Weather
🇾🇪 1 city covered · Asia
· hot desert climate
Best time to visit
January to June
Weather in Yemen at a glance
Our Yemen coverage centers on Sanaa, which has a hot desert climate. Expect average highs around 84°F (29°C) in June and 72°F (22°C) in December, with about 38 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Sanaa - annual average 66°
- Best time to visit: January to June
- Climate type: hot desert
The bigger picture
Sanaa averages 10.9 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 200 mm (7.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Sanaa climate page.
Live weather across Yemen today
Yemen cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanaa | 66° | Jun · 84° | Dec · 46° | 38 | 10.9 | 0 |
Yemen weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 47° | 1 | 10.8 h/day |
| February | 76° | 50° | 1 | 11.0 h/day |
| March | 78° | 53° | 2 | 11.4 h/day |
| April | 78° | 56° | 5 | 11.4 h/day |
| May | 80° | 58° | 5 | 11.1 h/day |
| June | 84° | 61° | 1 | 11.0 h/day |
| July | 82° | 62° | 7 | 9.7 h/day |
| August | 80° | 60° | 12 | 10.6 h/day |
| September | 81° | 59° | 2 | 11.1 h/day |
| October | 75° | 53° | 1 | 11.2 h/day |
| November | 73° | 49° | 0 | 10.7 h/day |
| December | 72° | 46° | 0 | 10.8 h/day |
Yemen weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Yemen?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Yemen?
Snow is essentially absent in the Yemen cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Yemen like?
The covered cities fall under hot desert climate. That means intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain.