Best Time to Visit Aden, 'Adan, Yemen
Aden is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Aden for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February and May–July and October–December; the wetter half falls in March–April and August–September and January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in January to 32.1°C / 89.8°F in June, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (June) to 8 mm / 0.3 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Aden, 'Adan, Yemen's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Aden's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5°C76.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.9°C76.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.1°C79°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30°C86°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 32.1°C89.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.5°C88.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 31°C87.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 30.9°C87.6°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.4°C83.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.1°C77.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aden?
The best time to visit Aden for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 32.1°C / 89.8°F, and the driest is June with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Aden's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Aden?
The rainy season at Aden, 'Adan runs through March–April and August–September and January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 4 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is March (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the driest month in Aden?
The driest month in Aden is June, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 32.1°C / 89.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Aden?
The least comfortable months for travel to Aden — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 8 mm / 0.3 in in March, and the coldest month averages 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
Is Aden climate different from Yemen overall?
Yes, usually. Our Aden figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Yemen figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Aden specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.