Sanaa weather in May (Yemen)

What does the weather outlook for Sanaa look like in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Sanaa during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 27°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Sanaa in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 5 days days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Sanaa. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sanaa climate page with graphs.

 

Sanaa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 35%  

Where to go in Yemen in May

Find out more about the weather in Yemen and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sanaa.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Yemen? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Yemen. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.