When is the best time to visit Yemen?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Aden: January & February; Sanaa: March & April; Shibam: January & December; Socotra: January & February.

Which month is best overall in Yemen?

Averaged across our 4 destinations in Yemen, the strongest months are January, February, November. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Yemen does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 4 destinations in Yemen: Aden, Sanaa, Shibam, Socotra.

How are the Yemen travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Yemen: Weather by Month

01 · Yemen

About Yemen

Yemen occupies the south-west corner of the Arabian Peninsula, with a hot coastal strip on the Red Sea, dramatic highlands inland, and desert stretching north and east. Sana'a is famous for its tower houses and old city, the Hadhramaut valley holds the mud-brick towers of Shibam, Socotra lies far out in the Arabian Sea with unique plants, and the terraced hills around Haraz grow coffee. Spring and autumn are mildest in the highlands, while the coasts are hot and humid.

Did you know?

Yemen's Socotra island is home to dragon's blood trees found nowhere else on Earth.
Sana'a's tower houses and Shibam's mud skyscrapers are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The country sits at the southern end of the Arabian peninsula, with long Red Sea and Gulf of Aden coasts.

Weather

Yemen: weather by month

Warmest month: June (28°C). Wettest: August (26 mm). Best overall score: January (9.8/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	20°C	5 mm	31	9.8/10
February	21°C	3 mm	28	9.8/10
March	23°C	10 mm	31	9.3/10
April	25°C	13 mm	30	8.5/10
May	27°C	17 mm	31	7.6/10
June	28°C	1 mm	30	7.2/10
July	28°C	15 mm	29	7.5/10
August	27°C	26 mm	30	7.7/10
September	27°C	7 mm	30	7.7/10
October	25°C	25 mm	30	8.8/10
November	22°C	12 mm	30	9.8/10
December	20°C	7 mm	31	9.8/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Target January, February, November — that is where comfort scores peak (9.8/10). June is the weakest month at 7.2/10.
02Weather & what to pack: January averages 20°C with 5 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: If budget matters, target March — 9.3/10 with lighter demand than January.

Things to do in Yemen

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FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Yemen?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Aden: January & February; Sanaa: March & April; Shibam: January & December; Socotra: January & February.
Which month is best overall in Yemen?: Averaged across our 4 destinations in Yemen, the strongest months are January, February, November. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Yemen does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 4 destinations in Yemen: Aden, Sanaa, Shibam, Socotra.
How are the Yemen travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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