AI-generatedSanaa at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – May
- Warmest month
- Jun · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 137 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,253 m
Climate in Sanaa
Sanaa has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while December is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Sanaa is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: July – May
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
05:5417:43
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:41–06:23 · evening 17:14–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:41 · evening 17:56–18:05
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.
What is the weather like in Sanaa in October?
In October, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min05:54 – 17:43
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 18 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Aden
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Sanaa
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 Sanaa, 68 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Sanaa
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 it, 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.
Rain in Sanaa: 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, Sanaa has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sanaa
How breezy and how cloudy Sanaa 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 Sanaa typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 18 % of the sky over Sanaa: mostly clear, 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 Sanaa
How often the day gets hot in Sanaa (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, Sanaa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sanaa
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (9°), the warmest in June (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September.
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 | 95 | 22° | 9° | 7.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 24° | 11° | 7.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 25° | 12° | 7.5 h | 5 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 25° | 14° | 7.4 h | 6 | 34 |
| MayMay | 93 | 27° | 15° | 7.6 h | 2 | 14 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 29° | 16° | 7.1 h | 0 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 28° | 16° | 6.5 h | 4 | 19 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 27° | 16° | 6.7 h | 6 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 27° | 15° | 7.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 24° | 11° | 8.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 97 | 23° | 9° | 8.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 22° | 9° | 7.9 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
15.35° N, 44.21° E · 2,253 m · Asia/Aden
Best time to visit Sanaa
The best time to visit Sanaa is from July to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to May. The wettest month is April with 34 mm of precipitation.
Sanaa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sanaa in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Sanaa in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Sanaa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Sanaa in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sanaa for you.
Your best months: February, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sanaa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Sanaa (score 97 and 97). In November, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 97 | 97 |
| Day high | 24° | 23° |
| Night low | 11° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 1 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Sanaa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January22° · 8 h
In January, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in January96February24° · 8 h
In February, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in February94March25° · 8 h
In March, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in March90April25° · 7 h
In April, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in April93May27° · 8 h
In May, Sanaa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in May81June29° · 7 h
In June, Sanaa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in June87July28° · 7 h
In July, Sanaa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in July89August27° · 7 h
In August, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in August92September27° · 7 h
In September, Sanaa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in September97October24° · 8 h
In October, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in October97November23° · 8 h
In November, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
Sanaa in November96December22° · 8 h
In December, Sanaa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanaa.
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Sanaa vs. Ta'izz
In October Sanaa has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 89). During the day Ta'izz is 4 °C warmer than Sanaa. Ta'izz gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Sanaa | Ta'izz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 97 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 4 |
| Best time | Jul – May | Oct – Mar |
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Sanaa 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.
Sanaa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 88).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,630 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.
Frequently asked questions about Sanaa
When is the best time to visit Sanaa?
The best time to visit Sanaa is from July to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sanaa?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. December is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Sanaa?
The wettest month is April with 34 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanaa get?
Sanaa gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.1 hours a day; in July there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sanaa in?
Sanaa uses the time zone Asia/Aden, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sanaa?
A nonstop flight from London to Sanaa takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,630 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sanaa?
Sanaa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 88). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 96.
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