Best Time to Visit Mukalla, Hadhramaut, Yemen
Mukalla is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mukalla 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 May–June and September–February; the wetter half falls in March–April and July–August. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.8°C / 73°F in January to 30.1°C / 86.2°F in June, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (May) to 6 mm / 0.2 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mukalla, Hadhramaut, Yemen's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mukalla'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 | 22.8°C73°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.3°C75.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 27.6°C81.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29°C84.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 30.1°C86.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 29.3°C84.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.3°C84.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 29°C84.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.1°C80.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.7°C78.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.4°C75.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mukalla?
The best time to visit Mukalla 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 30.1°C / 86.2°F, and the driest is May with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mukalla's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mukalla?
The rainy season at Mukalla, Hadhramaut runs through March–April and July–August, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 2 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is March (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the driest month in Mukalla?
The driest month in Mukalla is May, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 29°C / 84.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mukalla?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mukalla — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 6 mm / 0.2 in in March, and the coldest month averages 22.8°C / 73°F.
Is Mukalla climate different from Yemen overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mukalla 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 Mukalla specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.