Climate Insights for Ma'rib

The climate in Ma'rib is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 40mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 10mm of rainfall. Ma'rib is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperatures in Ma'rib vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Ma'rib is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 40mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 10mm of rainfall. March and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. 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.

Ma'rib is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ma'rib, which began on March 20, 2026. Ma'rib is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ma'rib is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ma'rib 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.