Climate Insights for Lahij

Al Hawtah District, Lahij Governorate, Yemen

Hottest
July
37°C peak98°F peak
Coldest
January
21°C low70°F low
Wettest
August
22 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lahij is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 100 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 22 mm of rainfall. Lahij is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Lahij is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 3.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Lahij is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°FebMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°AprMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°MayMax: 35°Average: 31°Min: 28°JunMax: 36°Average: 33°Min: 29°JulMax: 37°Average: 33°Min: 30°AugMax: 37°Average: 33°Min: 29°SepMax: 36°Average: 32°Min: 29°OctMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 26°NovMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°DecMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 91°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 88°FMin: 82°FJunMax: 97°FAverage: 91°FMin: 85°FJulMax: 98°FAverage: 91°FMin: 85°FAugMax: 98°FAverage: 91°FMin: 85°FSepMax: 96°FAverage: 90°FMin: 84°FOctMax: 91°FAverage: 85°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°F
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Lahij sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 37°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Lahij sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 98°F. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 91°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 20mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSepPrecipitation: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 3mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Lahij is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 100 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 22 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 21 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.Lahij is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 0.8 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Lahij is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Lahij is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb25°76°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr29°84°F
May31°88°F
Jun33°91°F
Jul33°91°F
Aug33°91°F
Sep32°90°F
Oct29°85°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Lahij is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 3 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Lahij is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 98°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 Lahij 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 Lahij 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h9 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
28 °C83 °F
15 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
17 km/h10 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
17 km/h10 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
28 °C82 °F
35 °C95 °F
13 km/h8 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C85 °F
36 °C97 °F
12 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
30 °C85 °F
37 °C98 °F
13 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
29 °C85 °F
37 °C98 °F
13 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
29 °C84 °F
36 °C96 °F
12 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
14 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
15 km/h10 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C71 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in