Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Yemen in May
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
28mm
Sun
9.8h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
77
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Yemen with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May34°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May28mm average rain
May is close to Yemen's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May9.8 hours average sun
May is one of Yemen's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May is one of Yemen's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May77 weather score
May scores above Yemen's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.