Climate of Sanaa, Sanaa, Yemen
Point-value climate at Sanaa (Sanaa, Yemen). Population approximately 2,008,000.
Located in Sanaa, Yemen, Sanaa has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 2,008,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 14.8°C / 58.6°F in December to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in June, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (October) to 53 mm / 2.1 in (August) — about 261 mm / 10.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Yemen, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sanaa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5°C59.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.5°C63.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 18.6°C65.5°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 20.1°C68.2°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 22.2°C72°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| June | 23.7°C74.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 23.2°C73.8°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 22.6°C72.7°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 18.1°C64.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16°C60.8°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.8°C58.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sanaa?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November, December. Sanaa's warmest month is June at an average of 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and its driest month is October with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sanaa?
Sanaa, in Sanaa, Yemen, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 14.8°C / 58.6°F in December to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in June. Annual rainfall is approximately 261 mm / 10.3 in, with the wettest month being August (53 mm / 2.1 in) and the driest October (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Sanaa in June?
The average temperature in Sanaa in June is 23.7°C / 74.7°F, with rainfall of about 10 mm / 0.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sanaa?
The driest month in Sanaa is October, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.1°C / 64.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Sanaa?
The wettest month in Sanaa is August, with approximately 53 mm / 2.1 in of average monthly rainfall.