Sana'a, Yemen

🇾🇪 Sana'a, Yemen



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100 USD = 23705 YER
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Safety: Avoid all travel

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Humidity64%60%43%34%38%37%30%
Wind20 km/h22 km/h27 km/h22 km/h21 km/h27 km/h25 km/h

Best time to visit Sana'a

March, April and October are the highest-rated months for visiting Sana'a, offering mild conditions for walks and sightseeing, although showers may interrupt plans. May is also mild but wetter, while June to August are the least favourable due to humid conditions and frequent or intense showers; October has comfortable days and cool evenings.

JanuaryOKTemp (°C)14°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours8Dry Days31

January is dry and cool, around 5-21°C. Sunny daytime walks suit the old city, while highland nights can bring frost.

FebruaryOKTemp (°C)14°Rain (mm)7Sun Hours8Dry Days28

February is dry, around 6-22°C, with chilly nights and clear highland sunshine. Cultural sightseeing suits the daytime, with warm layers useful after sunset.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)11Sun Hours9Dry Days32

March is mild, around 8-23°C, with showers marking the start of the northern rainy interval. Rain breaks allow walks and sightseeing.

AprilGreatTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)18Sun Hours10Dry Days30

April is mild, around 10-24°C, with intense showers and local flooding possible. Rain and runoff can interrupt outdoor sightseeing.

MayOKTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)29Sun Hours11Dry Days30

May is mild to warm, around 12-25°C, with heavy showers and local flooding possible. Plan outdoor visits around breaks in the rain.

JuneAvoidTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)12Sun Hours12Dry Days30

June is mild, around 13-24°C, with humid highland conditions and unsettled weather. Showers can interrupt walks and outdoor sightseeing.

JulyAvoidTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)7Sun Hours11Dry Days31

July is mild and humid, around 14-25°C, with showers during the northern rainy interval. Rain can disrupt outdoor plans.

AugustAvoidTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)6Sun Hours11Dry Days31

August is humid, around 14-24°C, with intense showers and local flooding possible. Runoff can disrupt city walks and outdoor sightseeing.

SeptemberOKTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)9Sun Hours10Dry Days30

September is mild and humid, around 13-24°C, with frequent showers in the northern rainy interval. Dry spells allow city walks, while rain can interrupt plans.

OctoberGreatTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)9Sun Hours9Dry Days31

October is mild, around 10-23°C, with comfortable daytime conditions and occasional rain. Cool evenings suit walks through Sana'a's atmospheric old city.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)15°Rain (mm)6Sun Hours8Dry Days30

November is dry and mild, around 7-22°C, with sunny days and cool nights. It suits cultural sightseeing, with warm clothing useful after sunset.

DecemberOKTemp (°C)13°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours8Dry Days32

December is dry and cool, around 5-21°C, with cold highland nights and occasional frost. Daytime walks are comfortable in sunshine, while evenings need warm layers.

Sources: thebesttimetovisit.com

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Brief

  • Sana’a is known for local dishes and drinks such as saltah, fahsa, bint al-sahn and spiced coffee or qishr. Use reputable restaurants and avoid uncooked ingredients.
  • The first Al-Bardouni Festival, celebrating poet Abdullah Al-Bardouni, began on 6 September 2026 and is scheduled to run for three days. (pressbee.net)

Safety and health

  • Do not travel to Sana’a because of active armed conflict, airstrikes, missile and drone attacks, unexploded ordnance, kidnapping and arbitrary detention risks. Fighting has recently intensified, and the security situation can change without warning. (theguardian.com | aljazeera.com)
  • Sana’a airport has been affected by military action and regional escalation. Flights may be suspended or rerouted with little notice. (apnews.com)
  • CDC reports increased malaria cases, including in areas previously considered lower risk. Seek destination-specific medical advice about prevention and use strict mosquito-bite precautions. (cdc.gov)
  • Paratyphoid fever cases have been reported in returning travellers from Yemen. Drink sealed bottled water, avoid tap water and ice of uncertain origin, eat food that is thoroughly cooked and practise careful hand hygiene. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • Dengue, Zika, leishmaniasis and Rift Valley fever are reported risks. Use repellent, long clothing and screened or air-conditioned accommodation; avoid contact with livestock blood or body fluids. Rabid dogs are also common, and urgent post-exposure care may be difficult to obtain. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • Medical facilities are severely limited. Dust and dry air may aggravate breathing problems, while water and sanitation conditions increase gastrointestinal illness risk. (wikivoyage.org)

Recent News

  • 6 September 2026: Yemeni government forces reported capturing Hays district and advancing in Hodeidah province, Taiz and Al-Jawf, while Houthi forces fired three ballistic missiles at Taiz. Fighting remains active across several fronts. (sana.sy)
  • 5 September 2026: At least 60 people, including civilians, were reported killed as fighting escalated in southwestern Yemen. A missile strike on a bus in Taiz reportedly killed six civilians and injured seven. (theguardian.com)
  • Late August 2026: Houthi authorities referred UN and NGO workers to a specialized court after a broader campaign of detentions, increasing concerns about arbitrary detention and the safety of international personnel. (yemenonline.info)
  • July-August 2026: A Saudi-led airstrike disabled Sana’a airport’s runway after an Iranian flight attempted to land, followed by further Houthi-Saudi escalation and disruption to regional air and sea travel. (apnews.com)
  • 17 August 2026: A powerful explosion was reported in Houthi-controlled Sana’a, with the cause initially unclear. (yemenonline.info)