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Yemen Weather in December

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

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Planning a getaway to Yemen this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Yemen in December

December in Yemen generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Sanaa to 29°C (84°F) in Kamaran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Kamaran and 8°C (46°F) in Sanaa.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sanaa with an average of 4.9 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Taiz with 20 mm (0.8 in).

Explore Yemen by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Yemen — and find the best time to visit. (based on Socotra)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March32°C (90°F) April34°C (93°F) May33°C (91°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Yemen?

Temperature range in Yemen (December)

Precipitation variation in Yemen (December)

Mukalla

In December Mukalla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mukalla →

Sanaa

In December Sanaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sanaa →

Taiz

In December Taiz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taiz →

Socotra

In December Socotra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Socotra →

Aden

In December Aden generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
259 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Socotra 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Riyan 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Kamaran 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Taiz 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Sanaa 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Mukalla 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 5.2 mm (0.2 in)

Yemen weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Yemen in December?

Expect perfect weather across Yemen in December. The popular destination of Mukalla averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Yemen in December?

Mukalla averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

Does Yemen get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Yemen. Mukalla averages only about 5.2 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Yemen?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Yemen with overall perfect weather in Mukalla.

On average, the best time to visit Yemen is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Mukalla. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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