August weather forecast
Yemen

August continues the trend of intense summer heat in Yemen. Average temperatures across the country during this month range from 27°C (80.6°F) to 40°C (104°F). The extreme heat is particularly prominent in the desert and coastal regions, while the highlands offer somewhat cooler conditions due to their altitude.

In the highland city of Sana'a, temperatures typically oscillate between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F). This is a slight decrease compared to July, offering a brief respite from the summer's peak temperatures. Conversely, the coastal city of Aden experiences high temperatures ranging from 32°C (89.6°F) to 40°C (104°F), underscoring the persistence of intense summer conditions.

August is similar to July in terms of temperature, continuing the trend of extreme summer heat. However, a slight decrease in temperature towards the end of the month heralds the approaching transition to the cooler autumn season.

Despite the slight temperature drop, August continues to see minimal rainfall, maintaining Yemen's predominantly arid climate. The highlands may experience occasional showers influenced by the monsoon season. Coastal regions, such as Aden, continue to experience high humidity levels due to the prevailing high temperatures.

Wind speeds in August generally remain moderate, with averages between 10km/h (6.2mph) and 20km/h (12.4mph). The likelihood of encountering extreme weather conditions, such as sandstorms, remains relatively low during this month, ensuring a degree of predictability despite the extreme heat.

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• Sana'a - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Sana'a is August, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation. The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 48%.
• Aden - August »
  July and August, with an average relative humidity of 65%, are the least humid months in Aden, Yemen. On the last day of August, in Aden, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:11 +03.
• Al Hudaydah - August »
  August in Al Hudaydah, Yemen is characterized by sweltering hot temperatures, high humidity, and elevated rainfall. On the last day of August, in Al Hudaydah, Yemen, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:21 +03.
• Zabid - August »
  In Zabid, during August, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. Zabid, Yemen's weather in August undergoes a minute dip in temperature from July, providing slight relief to its inhabitants.
• Al Mahwit - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Al Mahwit is August, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation. August is the most humid month in Al Mahwit, with an average relative humidity of 48%.
• Al Hazm - August »
  On the first day of August in Al Hazm sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:32. In August, in Al Hazm, the rain falls for 6.1 days.
• Harad - August »
  August sees a slight cooling off from the intense heat of July in Harad, Yemen. The beginning of August in Harad records an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month.
• Raydah - August »
  The commencement of August in Raydah introduces an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. On the first day of August in Raydah, Yemen, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:35.