Climate Insights for Mukalla

The climate in Mukalla is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 98mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 28mm 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.

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 May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Mukalla is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 98mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 28mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 28mm less than November, 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.

Mukalla is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Mukalla, which began on March 20, 2026. Mukalla 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 June at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Mukalla is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm 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 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.