Sanaa Weather in May
Yemen · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (83°F)
Avg low16°C (60°F)
Rainfall4 mm (0.2 in)
RatingExcellent 9.7/10
In May, Sanaa has average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). The month is very dry, with about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 33%. You get roughly 12.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Sanaa?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Sanaa. The weather rates excellent (9.7/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (83°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (71°F) |
| Rainfall | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 33% |
| Cloud cover | 46% |
| Daylight | 12.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.3 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Sanaa in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Sanaa weather in other months
Jan24°C / 8°C1 mmExcellentFeb26°C / 9°C1 mmExcellentMar27°C / 12°C3 mmExcellentApr28°C / 14°C9 mmExcellentMay29°C / 16°C4 mmExcellentJun30°C / 17°C1 mmExcellentJul30°C / 17°C9 mmExcellentAug29°C / 17°C13 mmExcellentSep28°C / 15°C1 mmExcellentOct25°C / 11°C4 mmExcellentNov24°C / 9°C2 mmExcellentDec23°C / 7°C4 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit SanaaJune →
Nearby in May
- Aden35°C · 12 mm
- Djibouti36°C · 25 mm
- Asmara28°C · 30 mm
- Makkah42°C · 5 mm
- Jeddah40°C · 3 mm
- Addis Ababa25°C · 96 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.