Sanaa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sanaa remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in June, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) during cooler months like December.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in June to around 8°C (46°F) during December.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Sanaa typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 444 mm (17 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives high rainfall, averaging 131 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 6 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less rainfall, with 4.9 mm (0.2 in) over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sanaa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Sanaa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 45%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 27%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year