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Yemen Weather in September

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

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Socotra Riyan Kamaran Taiz

Considering a trip to Yemen this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Yemen in September

Yemen has a wide variety of climate types. During September, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Sanaa at 27°C (81°F) to very hot in Kamaran at 35°C (95°F). At night it cools down to 31°C (88°F) in Kamaran and 15°C (59°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.

To explore the conditions in Yemen in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Riyan with an average of 5.6 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in Taiz with 120 mm (4.7 in).

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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) This monthAugust29°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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Yemen?

Temperature range in Yemen (September)

Precipitation variation in Yemen (September)

Mukalla

In September 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 excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mukalla →

Sanaa

In September 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 excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Taiz

In September Taiz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Taiz →

Socotra

In September Socotra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Aden

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
269 hours
296 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Socotra 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Riyan 33°C (91°F) 28°C (82°F) 5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Kamaran 35°C (95°F) 31°C (88°F) 6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Taiz 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Sanaa 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Mukalla 33°C (91°F) 27°C (81°F) 8.9 mm (0.4 in)

Yemen weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Yemen in September?

September in Yemen brings good 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 September?

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

Does Yemen get a lot of rain in September?

Not particularly. Mukalla averages just 8.9 mm (0.4 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Yemen.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Yemen?

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide excellent weather in Mukalla. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be less favorable.

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