Al-Qahira Castle
Al-Qahira Castle is a building located in Ta'izz, Yemen. It ranks as the 6th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia among the 12 sights featured on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit Al-Qahira Castle is during the drier months of January, February, and November, when rainfall is minimal and daily high temperatures range between 24 °C and 27 °C. From March, rainfall begins to increase, with May seeing about 108 mm of rain. The wettest part of the year occurs between June and September, with August recording about 13 days of rain and daily highs of 28 °C.
Visitors can reach the site via Taiz International Airport, which is 19 km from the castle. Travelers requiring larger international hubs can use Aden International Airport, located 137 km away. The site is situated 199 km from the capital city of Sanaa. There are no specific details provided regarding opening hours, prices, or wheelchair access for this location.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is May, with about 108 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 18 | 41 | 64 | 108 | 67 | 60 | 97 | 98 | 47 | 8 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
