Weather in August in Yemen
Planning a getaway to Yemen this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Yemen in August?
August in Yemen generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Sanaa at 27°C to very hot in Kamaran at 36°C. At night it cools down to 31°C in Kamaran and 16°C in Sanaa. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Socotra with an average of 1.9 mm to high rainfall in Sanaa with 131 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Mukalla.For specific regional insights in Yemen for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Yemen climate page.
Where to go in Yemen in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Yemen?
Mukalla
In August Mukalla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Sanaa
In August Sanaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Taiz
In August Taiz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Socotra
In August Socotra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Aden
In August Aden generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Yemen?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Yemen with overall tolerable weather in Mukalla.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Mukalla. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.
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