Current Weather and Forecast in Sanaa, Yemen
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About the weather in Sanaa
Sanaa has a hot desert climate. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°, and December the coldest, when nights fall to around 46°. August brings the most rain, on about 12 days, while March is the sunniest, with 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 38 days.
Sanaa climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Does it snow in Sanaa?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Sanaa shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When should I visit Sanaa?
Aim for January to June if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 78°F (25°C) against roughly 3 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Is Sanaa humid?
Relative humidity averages 40% across the year, which reads as dry. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
Which month is warmest in Sanaa?
June, averaging 84°F (29°C) by day and 61°F (16°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 91°F (33°C).
Which months are driest in Sanaa?
8 months average under 20 mm of rain, with December the driest at 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the coldest month in Sanaa?
December, with highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows near 46°F (8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 34°F (1°C).
When does it rain most in Sanaa?
August, at 2.7 inches (68 mm) over about 12 days. December is the driest month, at 1 mm (0.1 in).