Sana'a Weather History
Yemen · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Sana'a sits 1709km from the equator, 2250m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 32.9°C, set 2023-07-29, its record low -0.8°C, set 1987-01-19.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sana'a
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Sana'a?
The highest temperature in this record for Sana'a is 32.9°C, measured on 2023-07-29. That is a recorded daily value from Sana'a's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Sana'a?
The lowest temperature in this record for Sana'a is -0.8°C, measured on 1987-01-19. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Sana'a get a year?
Sana'a averages 314mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 68 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Sana'a?
On 1993-05-13, 59.8mm fell on Sana'a, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 19% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Sana'a get a year?
Sana'a averages 4035 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Sana'a?
Across the summer months Sana'a averages a daytime high near 27.7°C, while winter nights average 9.2°C. The seasons here are set from Sana'a's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Sana'a?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Sana'a is 36 km/h, on 2022-06-15. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
