Sanaa
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sanaa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sanaa 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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01 · OverviewSanaa, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Sanaa took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Sanaa
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Sanaa
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Sanaa
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Sanaa
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Sanaa
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Sanaa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanaa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sanaa located and what are its coordinates?
Sanaa is situated in Yemen at geographic coordinates 15.3545, 44.2065 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sanaa?
Sanaa has a recorded population of approximately 1,937,451 and observes the Asia/Aden time zone (YER).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sanaa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sanaa include ar-YE, and the circulating currency is YER.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sanaa?
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