Yemen Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Sanaa, Aden, Taiz, Hodeidah, and Ibb
This month in numbers
Yemen experienced its 5th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 31.52°C, marking an anomaly of +2.1°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The period of April to June 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record, with an average temperature of 29.96°C, an anomaly of +2.3°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, and the April-June period ranked as the 2nd warmest for global land temperatures.
What changed
This three-month period continues a significant warming trend for Yemen, which recorded its warmest year on record in 2025 with an average temperature of 27.17°C. The long-term trend shows a warming of +1.66°C against the 1961–1990 baseline. Yemen currently ranks 58th globally for its latest one-month temperature anomaly and 71st for its three-month anomaly among 234 regions. The country has been experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in many areas, particularly in the southern, eastern, and western regions.
What’s driving change?
The persistent heat in Yemen is largely driven by the broader global warming trend, exacerbated by the effect, which is particularly impactful in arid regions. The country has been grappling with a severe heatwave throughout June, with coastal areas experiencing hot and humid conditions, and interior desert areas seeing daytime highs exceeding 42°C. This heat has been compounded by ongoing power cuts, turning homes into "ovens" for millions of Yemenis. Additionally, Yemen has faced significant extreme weather events in recent months. Since late March, severe flash flooding, triggered by unusually intense seasonal rains, has devastated communities across the West Coast and Marib, killing at least 23 people by early June and affecting tens of thousands of families. By mid-May, over 100,000 people had been impacted by floods and heavy rains across several governorates, with Taiz being the most severely affected. These floods have also raised concerns about landmines and remnants of war being swept into new residential and agricultural areas. Furthermore, central Yemen is experiencing a deepening drought due to months of little to no rainfall, leading to failing crops and dwindling water sources. More information on extreme weather can be found at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
Forecasts indicate a widespread probability of above-average precipitation across much of Yemen, however, persistently high temperatures are likely to continue in interior desert areas.
Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Yemen
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Yemen – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Yemen
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BWh · AridYemen has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±5.4°C) and a wet/dry cycle (8× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Sep (-4 mm, -16%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Yemen
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Yemen changing?
Yemen is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Yemen come from?
Climate data for Yemen comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Yemen climate data cover?
The Yemen climate profile covers Sanaa, Aden, Taiz, Hodeidah and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Yemen
How often is the Yemen climate update refreshed?
The Yemen climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.