Climate Insights for Shihr

Shihr District, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen

Hottest
June
35°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
21°C low69°F low
Wettest
March
19 mm rain0.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shihr is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 83 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 19 mm of rainfall. Shihr 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 21°C.The climate in Shihr is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 3.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Shihr 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 69°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 25°MayMax: 34°Average: 31°Min: 28°JunMax: 35°Average: 32°Min: 29°JulMax: 35°Average: 31°Min: 28°AugMax: 34°Average: 31°Min: 28°SepMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 27°OctMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°NovMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 23°DecMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 87°FMin: 82°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 90°FMin: 84°FJulMax: 95°FAverage: 88°FMin: 82°FAugMax: 94°FAverage: 87°FMin: 82°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 87°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°F
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Min

Shihr sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 35°C. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 32°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 March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Shihr sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°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 69°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 19mmAprPrecipitation: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 11mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 2mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Shihr 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 March, averaging 19 mm of rainfall. July and May 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.Shihr 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 March, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. July and May 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Shihr 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 July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Shihr 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr29°83°F
May31°87°F
Jun32°90°F
Jul31°88°F
Aug31°87°F
Sep30°87°F
Oct28°83°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec25°76°F

The best time to visit Shihr is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 2 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Shihr is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°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 Shihr 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 Shihr 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 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
28 °C82 °F
34 °C93 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C84 °F
35 °C96 °F
9 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C82 °F
35 °C95 °F
11 km/h7 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
28 °C82 °F
34 °C94 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
33 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in