Climate Insights for Dhamar
Dhamar City District, Dhamar Governorate, Yemen
Climate Overview
The climate in Dhamar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 588 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 263 mm of rainfall. Dhamar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Dhamar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 23.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.3 in of rainfall. Dhamar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.
Temperature
Dhamar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Dhamar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 81°F. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Dhamar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 588 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 263 mm of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2 mm. That's 261 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Dhamar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0.1 in. That's 10.3 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Dhamar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Dhamar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Dhamar is during February, March, April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Dhamar is during February, March, April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dhamar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dhamar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.