February · Yemen
Best time to visit Sanaa in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sanaa in February
Average temperature 17°C, 4 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 41% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 41%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Sanaa scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sanaa is Yemen's highland capital, famous for its UNESCO-listed old city, tower houses, markets, mosques, and distinctive geometric architecture.
February in Sanaa — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sanaa at 9.8/10 (5th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sanaa in February?
- In February, Sanaa averages 17°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Sanaa?
- February earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sanaa in February?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 41% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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