Temple of Awwam
Yemen UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Temple of Awwam is a temple and archaeological site located in Marib Governorate, Yemen. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba and the archaeological site of Marib, dedicated to Almaqah. It ranks as the 2nd most looked-up sight on English Wikipedia among the country's 12 sights on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 26 °C in January and December to 38 °C in June, July, and August, with lows between 12 °C and 24 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, with monthly totals between 0 mm and 15 mm and rain occurring on about 0 to 2 days per month.
The nearest airport is Sanaa International Airport in Sanaa, Yemen, located 122 km away, and the site is 124 km from Sanaa. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Bar'an Temple at 1.4 km and Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib at 3.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
