Monthly climate guide

Sanaa weather in March

March in Sanaa is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and night-time lows near 11°C (53°F). The month usually brings about 2 mm of rain (very dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than February and about the same as April.

What stands out in March

Expect a big gap between day and night — about 16°C.
Outdoor swimming weather: around 27°C, mostly dry and sunny.
The air is fairly dry (about 36% humidity), so warm days feel comfortable.
Just 150 km apart, but Sanaa runs about 7°C cooler than Al Hudaydah this month.

Avg high

27°C

81°F

Avg low

11°C

53°F

Rainfall

2 mm

very dry

Humidity

36%

relative

Sky

37%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Sanaa
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	24°C / 75°F	7°C / 45°F	0 mm	35%	31%
February	26°C / 78°F	9°C / 47°F	1 mm	34%	31%
March	27°C / 81°F	11°C / 53°F	2 mm	36%	37%
April	27°C / 81°F	13°C / 56°F	11 mm	38%	49%
May	28°C / 82°F	15°C / 59°F	3 mm	33%	48%
June	30°C / 85°F	17°C / 62°F	1 mm	27%	50%
July	30°C / 86°F	17°C / 63°F	5 mm	37%	65%
August	29°C / 84°F	16°C / 62°F	8 mm	41%	62%
September	28°C / 82°F	15°C / 59°F	1 mm	30%	45%
October	25°C / 76°F	10°C / 51°F	1 mm	31%	35%
November	24°C / 75°F	9°C / 47°F	3 mm	39%	34%
December	23°C / 73°F	6°C / 43°F	3 mm	38%	28%

What to pack for March

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is March a good time to visit Sanaa?

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Other Yemen cities in March

Al Hudaydah

34° / 24°C · 3 mm

Ta'izz

34° / 21°C · 8 mm

Aden

31° / 23°C · 4 mm

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Sanaa in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Sanaa?

Yes. March is one of the best months for Sanaa, with highs around 27°C and about 2 mm of rain.

How warm is Sanaa in March?

Average highs are about 27°C (81°F) and average lows about 11°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Sanaa in March?

Sanaa typically gets around 2 mm of rain in March — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Sanaa (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.