Average climate of Yemen

The climate of Yemen has an average yearly temperature of 34°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 27°C and rise to 40°C.

Annually, about 85 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Yemen.

Average yearly temperature: 34°C
Highest temperature: 40°C in June, July and August
Lowest temperature: 27°C in January and December
Precipitation:: 85 mm per year
Driest months: 0 mm in December, 0,1 mm in February and 0,3 mm in September
Wettest months: 18 mm in May, 16 mm in April and 11 mm in July

Temperature per month in Yemen

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Yemen

Precipitation per month in Yemen

This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in Yemen.

UV index per month in Yemen

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Yemen.

Yearly temperature in Yemen

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Yemen, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly total precipitation in Yemen

This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in Yemen.

Best time to visit Yemen

In general, the best time to visit Yemen is between October and April. After the rainy season and before the intense heat of summer. The rainy season runs from March to May and in July and August.

A more temperate climate prevails in the high and medium elevations. Here it is humid in summer and dry in winter, with large temperature differences between day and night.

Regional differences

The southern coastal region has little precipitation is are hot and humid all year round, with summer temperatures sometimes reaching 129°F.

The central highlands are warm in summer with average temperatures of 86°F. Winters are cold with frequent frosts.

The northern part is hot and dry all year round. Summer temperatures here hover around 86°F. Here you can even find areas where it has not rained for years.

Average weather in Yemen per month

Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Yemen and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Yemen, you can view the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.