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Yemen Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Yemen in August.

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Planning a trip to Yemen this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Yemen in August

Yemen offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and 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 (81°F) to very hot in Kamaran at 36°C (97°F). At night it cools down to 31°C (88°F) in Kamaran and 16°C (61°F) 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Yemen, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Socotra with an average of 1.9 mm (0.1 in) to high rainfall in Sanaa with 131 mm (5.2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Mukalla typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March32°C (90°F) April34°C (93°F) May33°C (91°F) June31°C (88°F) July30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) This monthSeptember30°C (86°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Yemen in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Yemen.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Yemen

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Yemen?

Temperature range in Yemen (August)

Precipitation variation in Yemen (August)

Mukalla

In August Mukalla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
a single day
Weather conditions
good
good
excellent
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Sanaa

In August Sanaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
excellent
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Taiz

In August Taiz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Socotra

In August Socotra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Socotra →

Aden

In August Aden generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
271 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Yemen in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Socotra 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Riyan 35°C (95°F) 28°C (82°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Kamaran 36°C (97°F) 31°C (88°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Taiz 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Sanaa 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Mukalla 35°C (95°F) 28°C (82°F) 3.1 mm (0.1 in)

Yemen weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Yemen in August?

Expect less favorable weather across Yemen in August. The popular destination of Mukalla averages 35°C (95°F) by day and 28°C (82°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Yemen in August?

Average temperatures in Yemen during August range from a nighttime low near 28°C (82°F) to a daytime high around 35°C (95°F) in Mukalla.

Does Yemen get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Yemen during August, with Mukalla averaging close to 3.1 mm (0.1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Yemen?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Mukalla, August may not be the ideal time to visit Yemen.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly excellent weather in Mukalla. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be less favorable.

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