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Aden

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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66/100
Should I visit Aden?

Suitable with normal precautions

Travel to Aden is not recommended; the advisory issues a full travel ban for the entire country.

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Aden month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Aden are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and July the wettest (about 17 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 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)
January27.122.01010.6
February27.722.1410.9
March29.523.7911.5
April31.525.8611.8
May33.627.81311.6
June35.029.0910.8
July35.528.7179.9
August34.628.21410.5
September34.328.41111.1
October32.125.51211.1
November29.923.4410.9
December28.122.2710.4

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What is being reported around Aden

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People and places shaping Aden

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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Past and future events in Aden

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1175

    After 1175, rebuilding in a more solid form began, and ever since then Aden has been a popular city attracting sailors and merchants from Egypt, Sindh, Gujarat, East Africa and even China.

  2. Documented history · 1226

    The Zaidi tribes were able to defeat the Ayyubids in 1226, but Omar bin Rasul, the founder of the Rasulid state, was able to repel them, so he tightened his control over Aden.

  3. Documented history · 1513

    In 1513, the Portuguese, led by Afonso de Albuquerque, launched an unsuccessful four-day naval siege of Aden.

  4. Documented history · 1538

    The Ottoman Empire took control of the city in 1538.

Current public leadership

  • Ahmed Hamid Lamlas

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

People associated with this place

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

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Aden yet.

Local business and employers

  • Central Bank of Yemen

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Aden. Central bank.

  • Alyemda

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Aden. Former airline (Yemen).

  • SabaFon

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Aden. GSM Company.

  • Brothers Air Services

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Aden. Defunct airline in Yemen, 1967–1971.

  • Pioneers Information Technology

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Aden. IT company and Microsoft Solutions Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 and business applications.

Newspapers and local media

  • 14 October

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Aden. Daily newspaper in Yemen.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Aden, in brief

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

02 · History

How Aden took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Aden

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Aden

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Aden

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Aden

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Aden

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08 · Questions

Questions about Aden

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Aden

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

01 · Q&A

Where is Aden located and what are its coordinates?

Aden is situated in Yemen at geographic coordinates 12.7796, 45.0385 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Aden?

Aden has a recorded population of approximately 1,079,670 and observes the Asia/Aden time zone (YER).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Aden?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Aden include ar-YE, and the circulating currency is YER.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Aden?

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