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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, September, July

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Weather

11°C – 20°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Good For

General Travel

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Sanaa?

The best time to visit Sanaa for backpacking is June, September, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sanaa

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
62Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°19
February
77Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°22
March
82Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°36
April
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°61
May
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°55
June
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°32
July
95Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°81
August
95Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°81
September
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°33
October
92Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°23
November
77Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°24
December
60Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°20

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Sanaa

When is the best time to visit Sanaa for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Sanaa for backpacking is typically in June, September, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Sanaa?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Sanaa, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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