Yemen
Country · Asia, Western Asia
Yemen is a country in Western Asia, bordered by Oman and Saudi Arabia. It has capitals Sanaa and Aden, an area of 455,503 square kilometers, and a population of about 42 million. The country offers 12 top sights and 2 cities for travelers.
Highlights
The site covers 12 sights across the country, including cities like Sanaa and Aden. Notable cultural and historical locations include the Socotra Archipelago, Temple of Awwam, Great Mosque of Sanaa, Al-Saleh Mosque, Bab al Yemen, Al-Qahira Castle, Bar'an Temple, National Museum of Yemen, Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib, Big Ben Aden, Sira Fortress, and Cisterns of Tawila.
Food and drink
Local dishes include Murtabak, Saltah, Jachnun, Malawach, Kubaneh, Fahsa, Fatoot, and Haneeth.
When to go
The climate at the capital features daily highs and lows. January has a high of 21 °C and low of 8 °C with 2 mm of rain. February brings a high of 22 °C and low of 9 °C with 8 mm of rain. March sees a high of 23 °C and low of 11 °C with 30 mm of rain. April has a high of 24 °C and low of 12 °C with 40 mm of rain. May records a high of 26 °C and low of 14 °C with 22 mm of rain. June has a high of 27 °C and low of 15 °C with 12 mm of rain. July reaches a high of 26 °C and low of 15 °C with 38 mm of rain. August shows a high of 25 °C and low of 14 °C with 52 mm of rain on about 4 days. September has a high of 25 °C and low of 14 °C with 9 mm of rain. October brings a high of 23 °C and low of 10 °C with 3 mm of rain. November records a high of 22 °C and low of 8 °C with 2 mm of rain. December has a high of 21 °C and low of 8 °C with 3 mm of rain.
Practical notes
The currency is the Yemeni Rial. The official language is Arabic. Plugs used are type A and G, with a voltage of 230. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+03:00.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Yemen
- Murtabak
- Saltah
- Jachnun
- Malawach
- Kubaneh
- Fahsa
- Fatoot
- Haneeth
Top sights in Yemen
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is August, with about 52 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 8 | 30 | 40 | 22 | 12 | 38 | 52 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Sanaa (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
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