AI-generatedAl Hudaydah at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 32.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 121 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Al Hudaydah
Al Hudaydah has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Al Hudaydah is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Al Hudaydah
The best time to visit Al Hudaydah is from December to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go all year round. From March to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is August with 36 mm of precipitation.
Al Hudaydah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Al Hudaydah in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 34–39 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Al Hudaydah in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39–40 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Al Hudaydah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 34–39 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Al Hudaydah in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 31°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 31°
- Night, 23:00: about 29°
05:5917:49
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:46–06:28 · evening 17:20–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:37–05:46 · evening 18:02–18:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Al Hudaydah compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 37° at the start of the month to 35° at the end. The sea cools from 32° to 30°. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 37° | 35° |
| Night-time low | 28° | 26° |
| Sea | 32° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Al Hudaydah in October?
In October, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 31.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min05:59 – 17:49
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Al Hudaydah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Al Hudaydah: score 71 against 47. In January, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 6 °C cooler in January. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 27° | 22° |
| Sea | 31.4° | 25.7° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 hbetter | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 14 mm | 6 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Al Hudaydah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January31° · Sea 26° · 7.5 h
In January, Al Hudaydah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in January65February32° · Sea 26° · 7.4 h
In February, Al Hudaydah is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in February54March34° · Sea 27° · 8.0 h
In March, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in March49April37° · Sea 29° · 8.8 h
In April, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in April48May39° · Sea 30° · 8.3 h
In May, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in May45June39° · Sea 31° · 7.5 h
In June, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in June42July40° · Sea 31° · 6.7 h
In July, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in July41August39° · Sea 31° · 6.6 h
In August, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in August45September39° · Sea 32° · 7.4 h
In September, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 32.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in September47October36° · Sea 31° · 8.0 h
In October, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 31.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in October57November34° · Sea 28° · 8.5 h
In November, Al Hudaydah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in November69December32° · Sea 27° · 8.1 h
In December, Al Hudaydah is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Al Hudaydah.
Al Hudaydah in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Al Hudaydah
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 27°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in July (29°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 360 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 71 | 31° | 22° | 25.7° | 7.5 h | 2 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 32° | 23° | 25.7° | 7.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 34° | 24° | 26.7° | 8.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 37° | 27° | 28.5° | 8.8 h | 2 | 12 |
| MayMay | 48 | 39° | 28° | 30.3° | 8.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 39° | 29° | 31.2° | 7.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 40° | 29° | 31.3° | 6.7 h | 2 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 39° | 29° | 31.2° | 6.6 h | 5 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 39° | 29° | 32.0° | 7.4 h | 2 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 36° | 27° | 31.4° | 8.0 h | 3 | 14 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 34° | 25° | 28.4° | 8.5 h | 2 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 32° | 23° | 26.5° | 8.1 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Al Hudaydah
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 30.7 – 32.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Al Hudaydah ranges from 25.7 °C in January to 32.0 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 31.5 and 32.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.7° | 25.1° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.7° | 25.1° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 26.7° | 26.0° | 27.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 30.3° | 29.8° | 31.0° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 31.2° | 30.6° | 31.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 31.3° | 30.7° | 31.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 31.2° | 30.7° | 31.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 32.0° | 31.5° | 32.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 31.4° | 30.7° | 32.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.5° | 25.8° | 27.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Al Hudaydah
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Al Hudaydah, 68 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Al Hudaydah: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Al Hudaydah has about 3 rainy days with 14 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Al Hudaydah
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Al Hudaydah
How breezy and how cloudy Al Hudaydah is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Al Hudaydah typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: all year except Oct.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Al Hudaydah: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Al Hudaydah
How often the day gets hot in Al Hudaydah (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Al Hudaydah every day, with an average daytime high of 36 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Al Hudaydah
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Al Hudaydah in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Al Hudaydah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,610 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Al Hudaydah vs Sanaa
In October Sanaa has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 47). During the day Sanaa is 10 °C cooler than Al Hudaydah.
| in October | Al Hudaydah | Sanaa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 26° |
| Sea | 31° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Sep – May |
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Frequently asked questions about Al Hudaydah
When is the best time to visit Al Hudaydah?
The best time to visit Al Hudaydah is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Al Hudaydah?
The sea temperature in Al Hudaydah ranges from 25.7 °C in January to 32.0 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Al Hudaydah in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 31.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Al Hudaydah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 29 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Al Hudaydah?
The wettest month is August with 36 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Al Hudaydah get?
Al Hudaydah gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.8 hours a day; in August there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Al Hudaydah in?
Al Hudaydah is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Al Hudaydah?
A nonstop flight from London to Al Hudaydah takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Al Hudaydah?
Al Hudaydah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 47, summer holidays 41, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 70.