Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sanaa Climate
Sanaa is a city in Yemen (26) with a population of about 1,937,451. Its average annual temperature is 19.5°C (67°F), with roughly 257 mm of rain per year.
19.5°C
Avg Temp
257
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Sanaa Climate
Sanaa has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F) and receives about 257 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.5°C
Avg Temp
257
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 60° | 11 mm |
| February | 17° / 63° | 7 mm |
| March | 19° / 65° | 25 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 46 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 42 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 10 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 38 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 51 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 9 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 5 mm |
| November | 16° / 61° | 7 mm |
| December | 15° / 59° | 6 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sanaa
The most comfortable months to visit Sanaa are typically September, October and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 30°C high). The coldest is December (near 7°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sanaa are typically September, October and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sanaa, Yemen has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C and about 257 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Sanaa average about 30°C (86°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.