Weather in May in Yemen
Thinking about venturing to Yemen this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Yemen in May?
May in Yemen generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Sanaa at 27°C to very warm in Kamaran at 34°C. At night it cools down to 30°C in Kamaran and 15°C in Sanaa. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.To explore the conditions in Yemen in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kamaran with an average of 2.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Taiz with 97 mm.For a more detailed look at Yemen's conditions throughout the year, check out our Yemen climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Yemen?
Mukalla
In May Mukalla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sanaa
In May Sanaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Taiz
In May Taiz generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Socotra
In May Socotra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Aden
In May Aden generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Yemen.
Is May the best time to visit Yemen?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Yemen. Typically, the climate in Mukalla is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Yemen is in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Mukalla. The weather in June, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Yemen.
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