Climate Insights for Sa`dah
Sa'adah district, Sa'dah Governorate, Yemen
Climate Overview
The climate in Sa`dah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 234 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. Sa`dah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Sa`dah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 9.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Sa`dah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sa`dah vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 15°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sa`dah vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sa`dah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 234 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2 mm. That's 64 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.Sa`dah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.5 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
Sa`dah 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 September, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Sa`dah 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 September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sa`dah is during January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Sa`dah is during January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°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 Sa`dah 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 Sa`dah 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.