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Sanaa weather forecast — today & tomorrow

27°

Overcast

High: 30° · Low: 18° · Feels like 24°

Rain expected around 17:00. Gusts up to 31 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 36% 27°
17:00 66% 24°
18:00 82% 22°
19:00 70% 21°
20:00 44% 22°
21:00 22% 22°
22:00 11% 22°
23:00 4% 22°
00:00 · 21°
01:00 · 20°
02:00 · 20°
03:00 · 20°
04:00 · 19°
05:00 · 19°
06:00 · 19°
07:00 · 21°
08:00 · 24°
09:00 · 26°
10:00 · 27°
11:00 1% 29°
12:00 4% 30°
13:00 9% 29°
14:00 15% 29°
15:00 24% 28°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    27° / 17°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 82%
    Wind
    18 km/h N
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    5:44 / 18:34

Details

Air quality
68 Poor
PM2.5 25 · PM10 94

Sanaa's Climate

Sanaa is the capital of Yemen, perched on a plateau at roughly 2,250 m in the southwestern Arabian Peninsula, making it one of the highest capitals in the world. Its altitude gives it a mild semi-arid climate despite the low latitude, with warm days and cool nights year-round. Daytime highs are usually 22–28°C while nights drop to 6–12°C, sometimes near 0°C in winter. The climate is dry, but monsoon influence brings two short rainy spells, around March–April and July–August, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sanaa?

The dry, mild months of October to February are most comfortable, with warm sunny days and low humidity, though nights are chilly.

Is Sanaa as hot as other Arabian cities?

No, thanks to its roughly 2,250 m altitude, Sanaa is far cooler than lowland Yemen; days are usually 22–28°C and rarely oppressive.

When does it rain in Sanaa?

Two short monsoon-driven rainy spells occur, around March to April and July to August, mostly as afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Are nights cold in Sanaa?

Yes, due to the altitude and dry air, nights are typically a cool 6–12°C and can dip near 0°C in winter even after warm days.

Nearby locations

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