Sanaa, Yemen Weather
Sanaa hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 82°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Sanaa weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Sanaa looks thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 62°. Rain is unlikely (4% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Sanaa 14-day forecast
About the weather in Sanaa
Located in Yemen, Sanaa experiences a hot desert climate with intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. Afternoon temperatures peak near 84°F (29°C) in June and dip to about 72°F (22°C) in December, with around 7.9 inches (200 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Sanaa weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: June - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: December - highs near 72°F (22°C)
- Record high: 91°F (33°C) · Record low: 34°F (1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on June. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 61°F (16°C). The coolest month is December, with typical highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows around 46°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 91°F (33°C) and dropped as low as 34°F (1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.7 inches (68 mm) of rain over 12 days, while December is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Sanaa is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Sanaa is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Sanaa is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (25°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Sanaa is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Sanaa by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 47° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 42% |
| February | 76° | 50° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 41% |
| March | 78° | 53° | 2 | 0.4 in | 11.4 h/day | 44% |
| April | 78° | 56° | 5 | 0.9 in | 11.4 h/day | 47% |
| May | 80° | 58° | 5 | 1.4 in | 11.1 h/day | 41% |
| June | 84° | 61° | 1 | 0.2 in | 11.0 h/day | 31% |
| July | 82° | 62° | 7 | 1.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 43% |
| August | 80° | 60° | 12 | 2.7 in | 10.6 h/day | 52% |
| September | 81° | 59° | 2 | 0.3 in | 11.1 h/day | 32% |
| October | 75° | 53° | 1 | 0.4 in | 11.2 h/day | 33% |
| November | 73° | 49° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.7 h/day | 40% |
| December | 72° | 46° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 39% |