Climate Insights for Taiz

The climate in Taiz is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 592mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 115mm of rainfall. Taiz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Taiz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 32°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Taiz is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 592mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 115mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8mm. That's 107mm less than September, 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.

Taiz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/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 6km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Taiz, which began on June 21, 2026. Taiz 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Taiz is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taiz 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.