Bab al Yemen باب اليمن
Bab al Yemen is a gate and rammed earth building located in Sanaa, Yemen. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 5th among the sights of the country on this site. The structure is situated 2 km from the capital.
Planning a visit
Daily highs range from 21 °C to 27 °C and lows range from 8 °C to 15 °C throughout the year. Rain is low in most months, with August having the highest rain at 52 mm on about 4 days and June and September having about 0 days of rain.
The nearest airport is Sanaa International Airport, located 14 km away. Nearby sights include the Great Mosque of Sanaa at 0.2 km, the National Museum of Yemen at 1.2 km, and the Al-Saleh Mosque at 3.0 km.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
