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Ta'izz

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Ta'izz at a glance

Best time
Oct – Mar
Warmest month
Jun · 31°
Sunshine a year
2,590 h
Rain a year
389 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
1,400 m

Climate in Ta'izz

Ta'izz has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. June is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year, Ta'izz is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

89

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: October – March

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 22°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 22°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 20°

05:5417:45

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 05:41–06:23 · evening 17:17–17:58
Blue hour
Morning 05:33–05:41 · evening 17:58–18:06

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.

What is the weather like in Ta'izz in October?

In October, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 51 min05:54 – 17:45
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
28 %on averageAll months
Hot days
3 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3Asia/Aden

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %89 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
  • 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
  • Light, breathable clothes
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ta'izz

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,590 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 7.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 6.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.4 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 63 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Ta'izz, 63 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Ta'izz

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 14).

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

Rain in Ta'izz: 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.

Per year
389 mm on 100 days
Wettest month
Aug · 88 mm
Driest month
Nov · 4 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 15 mm

In October, Ta'izz has about 4 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ta'izz

How breezy and how cloudy Ta'izz 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.

Year average
12 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Ta'izz typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
36 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Nov · 24 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 28 %Sunshine 7.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Ta'izz: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Ta'izz

How often the day gets hot in Ta'izz (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
85 days
Hottest month
Jun · 31 °C
Hot months
May – Jul

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 3Day high 28 °C

In October, Ta'izz has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ta'izz

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 51 days a year, mostly in August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 18°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9325°15°6.9 h312
FebruaryFeb9527°16°7.5 h16
MarchMar8628°17°7.7 h525
AprilApr7629°19°7.9 h737
MayMay6230°20°7.0 h1148
JuneJun5131°21°6.4 h1236
JulyJul4730°21°6.2 h1543
AugustAug5428°21°6.4 h2388
SeptemberSep5928°20°6.5 h1669
OctoberOct8928°18°7.4 h415
NovemberNov9627°16°7.9 h24
DecemberDec9525°15°7.4 h16

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

13.58° N, 44.02° E · 1,400 m · Asia/Aden

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ta'izz

The best time to visit Ta'izz is from October to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to February. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 88 mm.

Ta'izz through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Ta'izz in the dry season

Oct – Jun

83

Excellent

  • 25–31 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 45 rainy days in all

Ta'izz in the rainy season

Jul – Sep

53

Fair

  • 28–30 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 55 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ta'izz for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: November – January

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Ta'izz

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

November has the better holiday weather in Ta'izz: score 96 against 89. In November, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.

October vs. November, Ta'izz
MonthOctoberNovember
Weather score8996better
Day high28°27°
Night low18°16°
Sunshine7.4 h7.9 hbetter
Rainy days42better
Rainfall15 mm4 mmbetter
Muggy days10better

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

Oct – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul – Sep

12 or more rainy days

Ta'izz month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

93January25° · 7 h

In January, Ta'izz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in January
95February27° · 8 h

In February, Ta'izz is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in February
86March28° · 8 h

In March, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in March
76April29° · 8 h

In April, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in April
62May30° · 7 h

In May, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in May
51June31° · 6 h

In June, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 36 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in June
47July30° · 6 h

In July, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 43 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in July
54August28° · 6 h

In August, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 88 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in August
59September28° · 7 h

In September, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 69 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in September
89October28° · 7 h

In October, Ta'izz is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in October
96November27° · 8 h

In November, Ta'izz is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in November
95December25° · 7 h

In December, Ta'izz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Ta'izz.

Ta'izz in December
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Ta'izz vs. Aden

In October Ta'izz has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs. 67). During the day Aden is 4 °C warmer than Ta'izz. Aden gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Ta'izz vs. Aden, in October
in OctoberTa'izzAden
Holiday score8967
Daytime high28°32°
Sea–30°
Sunshine7 h8 h
Rainy days42
Best timeOct – MarNov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberTa'izz 28°Aden 32°
Ta'izzAden
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Ranking

Yemen in October: the best places

In October, Ta'izz ranks 2 of 4 destinations in this country.

  1. Sanaa24°97
  2. 2Ta'izzThis page28°89
  3. 3Aden32°30°67
  4. 4Shibam34°49
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Planning a trip to Ta'izz

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Ta'izz 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.

Ta'izz has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 52).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    79

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    60

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    52

    Fair

    • 29 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    89

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 7.2 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 30 min
Distance
5,780 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 Ta'izz

When is the best time to visit Ta'izz?

The best time to visit Ta'izz is from October to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Ta'izz?

June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.

When does it rain most in Ta'izz?

Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is August with 88 mm. The driest month is November with 4 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ta'izz get?

Ta'izz gets around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.9 hours a day; in July there are 6.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Ta'izz in?

Ta'izz uses the time zone Asia/Aden, at UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Ta'izz?

A nonstop flight from London to Ta'izz takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,780 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ta'izz?

Ta'izz has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 52, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 94.

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