The climate of Yemen, city by city

This page lists the 25 cities in Yemen for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+2.6 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in Yemen?

The hottest city in Yemen is Al Hudaydah, with an average annual temperature of 30.0 °C.

What is the coldest city in Yemen?

The coldest city in Yemen is Dhamar, with an average annual temperature of 16.2 °C.

What is the wettest city in Yemen?

The wettest city in Yemen is Hajjah, with 1,200 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of Yemen warmed?

Based on its largest cities, Yemen warmed by +2.6 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Abyan Governorate1

Aden1

Al Bayda1

Al Hudaydah Governorate4

Al Jawf1

Amanat Alasimah1

Dhamār1

Ḩajjah1

Ibb Governorate3

Laḩij1

Ma’rib1

Muhafazat Hadramaout2

Omran1

Şa‘dah1

Sanaa Governorate2

Shabwah1

Ta‘izz2