Yemen
Plan a visit or move to Yemen with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7 | 8.3 | 2 | 10.8 |
| February | 24.4 | 9.6 | 3 | 11.0 |
| March | 25.3 | 11.4 | 9 | 11.4 |
| April | 25.3 | 12.9 | 24 | 11.4 |
| May | 26.9 | 14.6 | 28 | 11.1 |
| June | 28.8 | 16.1 | 5 | 11.0 |
| July | 28.0 | 16.7 | 32 | 9.6 |
| August | 26.4 | 15.5 | 67 | 10.5 |
| September | 26.9 | 14.7 | 9 | 11.0 |
| October | 23.9 | 11.4 | 10 | 11.1 |
| November | 22.8 | 9.1 | 1 | 10.8 |
| December | 22.2 | 7.6 | 1 | 10.8 |
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People and places shaping Yemen
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Research updated Thursday, August 27, 2026Past and future events in Yemen
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Previously
- Documented history · 1000
The Sabaean Kingdom existed in Yemen from 1000 BC to 275 AD.
- Sabaean Kingdom (1000 BC – 275 AD)
Ancient South Arabian kingdom that existed in present‑day Yemen.
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01 · OverviewYemen, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Yemen took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Yemen
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06 · TravelTravelling through Yemen
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Yemen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yemen
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01 · Q&AWhat 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&AWhere is Yemen located and what is its total area?
Yemen is located in Asia, spanning an area of approximately 527,970 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Yemen?
The official currency is Rial (YER) and the recognized languages include ar-YE.
04 · Q&AWhat 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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