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Yemen

Plan a visit or move to Yemen with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Yemen month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Yemen are typically January, October and November, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), December the coldest (average low 8°C), and August the wettest (about 67 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January22.78.3210.8
February24.49.6311.0
March25.311.4911.4
April25.312.92411.4
May26.914.62811.1
June28.816.1511.0
July28.016.7329.6
August26.415.56710.5
September26.914.7911.0
October23.911.41011.1
November22.89.1110.8
December22.27.6110.8

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What is being reported around Yemen

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People and places shaping Yemen

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Research updated Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Past and future events in Yemen

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1000

    The Sabaean Kingdom existed in Yemen from 1000 BC to 275 AD.

  2. Sabaean Kingdom (1000 BC – 275 AD)

    Ancient South Arabian kingdom that existed in present‑day Yemen.

Current public leadership

  • Salem Saleh bin Braik

    Wikidata currently records this person as Yemen's head of government. Yemeni politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Yemen has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Ali Abdullah Saleh

    President of Yemen from 1990 until his resignation in 2012 after the Arab Spring.

  • Queen Arwa al‑Sulayhi

    Ruler of the Sulayhid dynasty (1063‑1138), remembered as a powerful medieval Yemeni queen.

  • Abdullah bin Hamza

    Zaidi imam who fought the Ayyubid forces in the early 13th century.

Local business and employers

  • Saba News Agency

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Yemen. Official state news agency of Yemen.

  • Yemen Mobile company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Yemen. Telecommunications company in Yemen.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Yemen, in brief

Yemen is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Yemen took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Yemen

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Yemen

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Yemen

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Yemen

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Yemen

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08 · Questions

Questions about Yemen

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yemen

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Yemen?

The capital of Yemen is Sanaa, and the total national population is estimated at 28,498,687.

02 · Q&A

Where is Yemen located and what is its total area?

Yemen is located in Asia, spanning an area of approximately 527,970 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Yemen?

The official currency is Rial (YER) and the recognized languages include ar-YE.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Yemen?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Yemen include Sanaa, Aden, Taiz, Ibb, Al Ḩudaydah.

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Cities and towns in Yemen