Climate Insights for Mukalla
Mukalla City District, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen
Climate Overview
The climate in Mukalla is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 83 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 17 mm of rainfall. Mukalla is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Mukalla is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 3.3 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Mukalla is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.
Temperature
Mukalla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 36°C. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mukalla sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 96°F. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mukalla is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 83 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. 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.Mukalla is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. 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
Mukalla is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Mukalla is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mukalla is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 2 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mukalla is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°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 Mukalla 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 Mukalla 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.