When is the best time to go to Şanā’

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Şanā’, Yemen. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Şanā’ weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Şanā’ are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Şanā’ January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 3mm 8.7hrs 12.1hrs

Warm and very dry weather often prevails in Şanā’ during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Şanā’, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Şanā’ and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in January »

February

Şanā’ February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 7mm 8.7hrs 12.4hrs

February in Şanā’ is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Şanā’, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Şanā’ and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in February »

March

Şanā’ March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 23mm 9.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Şanā’ is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Şanā’, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Şanā’ and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in March »

April

Şanā’ April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 29mm 9.7hrs 13.2hrs

Şanā’'s weather in April is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Şanā’ for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Şanā’ and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in April »

May

Şanā’ May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 31mm 10.4hrs 13.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Şanā’ and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Şanā’ for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Şanā’ and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in May »

June

Şanā’ June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 21mm 8.7hrs 12.1hrs

June is a dry month in Şanā’ and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Şanā’.

June is in the summer in Şanā’ and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in June »

July

Şanā’ July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 23mm 5.9hrs 12.4hrs

July in Şanā’ is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Şanā’ for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Şanā’ and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in July »

August

Şanā’ August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 29mm 6.2hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Şanā’ is characteristically very hot and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Şanā’.

August is in the summer in Şanā’ and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in August »

September

Şanā’ September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 23mm 8.5hrs 13.2hrs

Şanā’'s weather in September is typically very hot and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Şanā’.

September is in the fall / autumn in Şanā’ and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in September »

October

Şanā’ October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 8mm 10.2hrs 13.6hrs

October is a very dry month in Şanā’ and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Şanā’ for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Şanā’ and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in October »

November

Şanā’ November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 5mm 10hrs 12.1hrs

Şanā’'s weather in November is typically warm, humid and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Şanā’, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Şanā’ and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in November »

December

Şanā’ December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 3mm 9.3hrs 12.4hrs

December in Şanā’ is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Şanā’, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Şanā’ and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Şanā’ with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Şanā’ weather in December »

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Şanā’ weather stats

Şanā’ weather statistics
Hottest month: July 35.7°C 96.3°F
Driest month: December 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: November 10hrs
Coldest month: January 24.1°C 75.4°F
Wettest month: May 31mm 1.2ins
Warmest sea: June 30.5°C 86.9°F
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