Weather in Sanaa Today

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Current temperature in Sanaa: 17°C (63°F). Thunderstorm. Today's high 26°C (79°F), low 14°C (57°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
17°
Thunderstorm
RealFeel® 17°C
86%Humid
Rain probability: 100%· Expected: 1.9mm this hour
High26°
Low14°
9km/hNNWWind fromNorth-North-West↓↙· Max 14
Light Breeze · Gusts 40 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

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Fri, Sep 115:30 PMDay
12h 17m daylight today24h view
Sunrise5:51 AMDawn 5:21 AM
Daylight remaining38mNoon 11:59 AMTotal 12h 17m
Sunset6:07 PMDusk 6:38 PM
NowShowers+19°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UV

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
9 km/h
NNW · Light Breeze · Max 14 km/h
Humidity
86 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
7
Very High
Visibility
3 km
Moderate
Pressure
786 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
14°C
Somewhat humid

Today vs Normal

26°C-2° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 28°C.

28 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-28: 33°C33°2026-08-29: 31°C31°2026-08-30: 30°C30°2026-08-31: 33°C33°2026-09-01: 32°C32°2026-09-02: 30°C30°2026-09-03: 31°C31°2026-09-04: 31°C31°2026-09-05: 31°C31°2026-09-06: 32°C32°2026-09-07: 32°C32°2026-09-08: 32°C32°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 7 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Sanaa?

The hottest month in Sanaa is typically June, with daytime highs averaging around 28.8°C (84°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 16.2°C (61°F).

What is the coldest month in Sanaa?

The coldest month in Sanaa is typically December, with overnight lows averaging around 7.7°C (46°F) and daytime highs near 22.2°C (72°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

When does the rainy season start in Sanaa?

Sanaa has a clearly defined rainy season running roughly from May, July, August, based on 10 years of historical rainfall data. August is typically the wettest month, averaging about 67 mm of rain. Outside this window, rainfall is much lighter for the rest of the year.

What's the best time of year to visit Sanaa?

The best time to visit Sanaa is typically October to January, when daytime highs average a comfortable 22.9°C (73°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 4 mm, well below the 67 mm seen in August, the wettest month. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.