AI-generatedIbb at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jun · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 849 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,931 m
Climate in Ibb
Ibb has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. June is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Ibb is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ibb
The best time to visit Ibb is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. The rainy season is from July to September; the wettest month is August with 250 mm.
Ibb through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ibb in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Ibb in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–29 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Ibb in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Ibb in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:5417:44
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:40–06:22 · evening 17:16–17:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:40 · evening 17:57–18:06
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 Ibb compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 26° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Ibb in October?
In October, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ibb.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min05:54 – 17:44
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 31 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Ibb
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Ibb: score 96 against 91. In November, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. November has 5 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 7 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ibb month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January23° · 7.2 h
In January, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in January95February25° · 7.6 h
In February, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in February90March26° · 7.5 h
In March, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in March85April27° · 7.4 h
In April, Ibb is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in April63May29° · 6.8 h
In May, Ibb is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in May50June29° · 6.3 h
In June, Ibb is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in June54July28° · 5.8 h
In July, Ibb is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 150 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in July59August26° · 5.7 h
In August, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 250 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in August61September27° · 6.3 h
In September, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 116 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in September91October26° · 7.4 h
In October, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in October96November25° · 7.7 h
In November, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in November95December23° · 7.5 h
In December, Ibb is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ibb.
Ibb in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ibb
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (11°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 23° | 11° | 7.2 h | 3 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 25° | 12° | 7.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 26° | 14° | 7.5 h | 7 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 27° | 15° | 7.4 h | 8 | 60 |
| MayMay | 63 | 29° | 16° | 6.8 h | 14 | 88 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 29° | 16° | 6.3 h | 17 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 28° | 16° | 5.8 h | 24 | 150 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 26° | 16° | 5.7 h | 30 | 250 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 27° | 14° | 6.3 h | 18 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 26° | 12° | 7.4 h | 6 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 25° | 12° | 7.7 h | 1 | 7 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 23° | 11° | 7.5 h | 2 | 5 |
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
13.97° N, 44.18° E · 1,931 m · Asia/Aden
Sunshine hours in Ibb
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 7.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Ibb, 63 % 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 Ibb: 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, Ibb has about 6 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ibb
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 Ibb
How breezy and how cloudy Ibb 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 Ibb typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 31 % of the sky over Ibb: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 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 Ibb
How often the day gets hot in Ibb (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, Ibb has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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 Ibb
Weather for your travel dates
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Ibb 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.
Ibb has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 91
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 25 min
- Distance
- 5,760 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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Ibb vs Ta'izz
In October Ibb has the better holiday weather (score 91 vs 82). During the day Ta'izz is 3 °C warmer than Ibb.
| in October | Ibb | Ta'izz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
Yemen in October: the best places
In October, Ibb ranks 2 of 7 destinations in this country.
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- 2IbbThis page26°91
- 3Ta'izz29°82
- 4Mukalla32°29°64
- 5Aden33°30°59
- 6Al Hudaydah36°31°47
- 7Shibam35°47
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Frequently asked questions about Ibb
When is the best time to visit Ibb?
The best time to visit Ibb is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ibb?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Ibb?
The rainy season is from July to September; the wettest month is August with 250 mm. The driest month is December with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ibb get?
Ibb gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.7 hours a day; in August there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Ibb in?
Ibb is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ibb?
A nonstop flight from London to Ibb takes about 7 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ibb?
Ibb has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 60, summer holidays 57, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 95.