AI-generatedShibam at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 30 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 683 m
Climate in Shibam
Shibam 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 December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Shibam is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:3717:25
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 05:24–06:06 · evening 16:56–17:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:15–05:24 · evening 17:38–17:47
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 Shibam in October?
In October, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min05:37 – 17:25
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Aden
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %3 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Shibam
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 8.2 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Shibam, 69 % 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 Shibam
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 10 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 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 Shibam: 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, it hardly ever rains in Shibam: 4 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Shibam
How breezy and how cloudy Shibam 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 Shibam typically peaks at 15 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 17 % of the sky over Shibam: mostly clear, with about 8.2 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 Shibam
How often the day gets hot in Shibam (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, Shibam has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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 Shibam
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November.
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 | 28° | 13° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 73 | 31° | 14° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 34° | 18° | 8.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 36° | 21° | 9.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 24° | 8.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 40° | 25° | 7.4 h | 0 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 40° | 26° | 7.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 40° | 26° | 7.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 38° | 25° | 7.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 34° | 21° | 8.2 h | 0 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 30° | 17° | 9.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 28° | 14° | 9.1 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
15.93° N, 48.63° E · 683 m · Asia/Aden
Best time to visit Shibam
The best time to visit Shibam is from December to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to January. From March to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 30 mm fall in an average year.
Shibam through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shibam in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 34–39 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Shibam in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Shibam in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30–38 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Shibam in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Shibam for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Shibam
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Shibam: score 96 against 49. In December, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 96better |
| Day high | 34° | 28° |
| Night low | 21° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 0 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
Dec – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Shibam month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January28° · 9 h
In January, Shibam is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in January73February31° · 9 h
In February, Shibam is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in February52March34° · 9 h
In March, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in March50April36° · 9 h
In April, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in April50May39° · 9 h
In May, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in May45June40° · 7 h
In June, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in June44July40° · 7 h
In July, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in July44August40° · 7 h
In August, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in August44September38° · 7 h
In September, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in September49October34° · 8 h
In October, Shibam is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in October76November30° · 9 h
In November, Shibam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shibam.
Shibam in November96December28° · 9 h
In December, Shibam is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Shibam.
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Shibam vs. Sanaa
In October Sanaa has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 49). During the day Sanaa is 10 °C cooler than Shibam.
| in October | Shibam | Sanaa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Jul – May |
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Shibam 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.
Shibam has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 44).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 9.0 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 35 min
- Distance
- 5,850 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 Shibam
When is the best time to visit Shibam?
The best time to visit Shibam is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Shibam?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 26 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Shibam?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 30 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Shibam get?
Shibam gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.2 hours a day; in September there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Shibam in?
Shibam uses the time zone Asia/Aden, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shibam?
A nonstop flight from London to Shibam takes about 7 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,850 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shibam?
Shibam has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 49, Summer holidays 44, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 96.
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