About Yemen
Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia. Located in southern Arabia, the country includes the Socotra Archipelago and borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, the Arabian Sea to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south, and the Red Sea to the west. It also shares maritime borders with Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia across the Horn of Africa. Covering 455,503 square kilometres (175,871 sq mi), with a coastline of approximately 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi), Yemen is the second-largest country on the Arabian Peninsula by both area and population. Sanaa is its constitutional capital and largest city. Yemen's population is estimated at 34.7 million, predominantly Muslim Arabs.
Climate in Sana'a
Warmest June, coolest December, driest September, sunniest March. Best time to visit: March, September.
Monthly climate normals for Sana'a, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 22.4°C | 8.6°C | 8mm | 338h |
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| February | 25°C | 10°C | 2mm | 325h |
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| March | 26°C | 11.2°C | 4mm | 365h |
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| April | 25.2°C | 13.5°C | 19mm | 340h |
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| May | 26.2°C | 14.7°C | 49mm | 332h |
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| June | 27.7°C | 16.1°C | 23mm | 324h |
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| July | 26.6°C | 16.1°C | 61mm | 299h |
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| August | 25.8°C | 15.7°C | 51mm | 337h |
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| September | 26.6°C | 14.3°C | 0mm | 352h |
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| October | 23.5°C | 10.9°C | 0mm | 360h |
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| November | 23°C | 10°C | 4mm | 326h |
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| December | 22.3°C | 8.5°C | 1mm | 339h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Yemen is a country in the southern Arabian Peninsula of the Middle East. Although it is rich in history and culture, being part of several civilizations, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1980s. It is one of the least developed and poorest countries in the world.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba
- Old Sana'a
- Shibam
- Socotra Archipelago
- Zabid
Upcoming public holidays
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