Yemen

Yemen Weather in May

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

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Socotra Riyan Kamaran Taiz

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 to Expect 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 (81°F) to very warm in Kamaran at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 30°C (86°F) in Kamaran and 15°C (59°F) 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 (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Taiz with 97 mm (3.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Yemen in May

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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Yemen?

Temperature range in Yemen (May)

Precipitation variation in Yemen (May)

Mukalla

In May Mukalla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Mukalla →

Sanaa

In May Sanaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sanaa →

Taiz

In May Taiz generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Taiz →

Socotra

In May Socotra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Socotra →

Aden

In May Aden generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
305 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Aden →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Socotra 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Riyan 33°C (91°F) 28°C (82°F) 7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Kamaran 34°C (93°F) 30°C (86°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Taiz 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Sanaa 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Mukalla 33°C (91°F) 27°C (81°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)

Yemen weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Yemen in May?

May in Yemen brings tolerable weather. In Mukalla, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Yemen in May?

Daytime temperatures in Mukalla peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in May, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

Does Yemen get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Mukalla averages just 9.1 mm (0.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Yemen.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Yemen?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Mukalla, May might be a good time to visit Yemen.

On average, the best time to visit Yemen is in January, February, March and December with generally perfect weather in Mukalla. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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