The climate of Al Hudaydah
Situated on the west coast of
Yemen,
Al Hudaydah is characterized mainly by its BWh Köppen climate classification, more commonly known as a subtropical desert climate. This categorization yields a year-round pattern of high temperatures, interrupted arbitrarily by minor bouts of rainfall. What merits the biggest attention here is the consistency of these climatologic events.
Throughout the year, temperatures in Al Hudaydah demonstrate a marked consistency, hovering from a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) in
January to a peak at 36.9°C (98.4°F) in
July before receding gradually. Similarly, the low temperatures exhibit a parallel pattern, with a low of 24.3°C (75.7°F) in January escalating to 31.5°C (88.7°F) in
August, and eventually declining. The prevalence of high temperatures throughout the year corroborates Al Hudaydah's classification as a desert climate.
Relative humidity predominantly remains in the mid-sixties percentage range. A slight decline is seen during the summer months, dropping to 55% in July, which corresponds to the period of maximum temperature and lowest rainfall, before gradually increasing again. Rainfall is sporadic and low throughout the year. A slight increase is seen in summer 15mm (0.59") in July and 16mm (0.63") in August, coinciding with a minor increase in relative humidity as well. This is relatively unique to desert climates where the expectation is usually virtually no rainfall.
Days with rainfall are also reduced in number. With highest occurrence found during the summer months, it drops significantly to as low as 1 day in
June. Wind speed shows minor fluctuations throughout the year, peaking in
February at 19.5km/h (12.1mph) and reaching a low in
September with 13.5km/h (8.4mph).
The best time to visit Al Hudaydah
The optimal time to visit
Al Hudaydah would typically coincide with the periods of relatively lower temperatures and reduced humidity. Based on the data provided, this would span from
January to
April when the temperatures range from a manageable 28.8°C (83.8°F) to 33.8°C (92.8°F), with the relatively lowest humidity percentages seen during the year.
The worst time to visit Al Hudaydah
The least desirable time for a visit to
Al Hudaydah may be in the thick of summer, particularly during
July and
August. These months see the highest temperatures, peaking at 36.9°C (98.4°F) and 36.2°C (97.2°F) respectively. Humidity, too, reaches a climax during these months, coupled with an increase in rainfall and cloudy days; all concerningly high.
Spring weather in Al Hudaydah
Spring time in
Al Hudaydah sees temperatures scaling up from 28.8°C (83.8°F) in
March, to 31.2°C (88.2°F) in
April and finally to 33.8°C (92.8°F) in
May. Relative humidity in the same period showcases a declining pattern, with a high of 68% in March tapering off to 60% in May. Rainfall during spring is considerably low, with April seeing the least rainfall of the year at 2mm (0.08").
Summer weather in Al Hudaydah
Experiencing the brunt of the year's heat, the summer season in
Al Hudaydah spans from
June to
September. June,
July, and
August clock the highest temperatures of the year, reaching up to a scorching 36.9°C (98.4°F). Conversely, the humidity dips to its lowest in July at 55%, and the least number of rainfall days are observed in June.
Autumn weather in Al Hudaydah
Autumn in
Al Hudaydah starts hot in
September at 35.8C and gradually declines to a still warm 31.6C by
November. The season is comparatively dry, with only slight peaks in rainfall in September at 4mm (0.16") and a later peak in November at 12mm (0.47"). Observed humidity undergoes a gradual increase from 61% to 63% across the season.
Winter weather in Al Hudaydah
Winter temperatures in
Al Hudaydah are relatively high for the season, ranging from 29.5°C (85.1°F) in
December to 28.8°C (83.8°F) in
January. Additionally, relative humidity stays quite high, never going below 67%. Rainfall remains low throughout winter, with December getting the maximum at 8mm (0.31"). This period may still be considered hot by typical global standards but is comparatively cooler to the rest of the year in Al Hudaydah.
Weather in January
Moving from the cold, brisk
December temperatures into the new year,
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen experiences a moderate, tropical climate in
January. Despite the average daily sunshine hours being 7.8, January has a relative average cloud cover of 16%, meaning the sky remains relatively clear.
Weather in January »Weather in February
The weather in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen in
February does not deviate too much from that of
January. The climatic conditions see a slight rise in average maximum temperature to 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a minimal increase in wind speed to 19.5km/h (12.1mph).
Weather in February »Weather in March
March in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen can be characterized by warmer temperatures, less rainfall, and longer daylight hours compared to its predecessors. With the lowest average monthly rainfall of the year at 3mm (0.12"), March witnesses a significant drop in precipitation from
February.
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Weather in April
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen enters the warm phase as
April rolls in, showing a sharp rise in temperature. The prolonged sunshine hours peak to 11.4 hours as the city moves deeper into the spring season. As the temperature of the sea rises to 27.6°C (81.7°F), it ushers in the perfect time for various aquatic sports such as swimming and jet skiing.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May marks the beginning of the significantly hotter period in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen as the average maximum temperature soars to 35.4°C (95.7°F). However, the geographical location of Al Hudaydah ensures that humidity remains at a moderate average of 58%.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June continues the intensifying heat trend in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen, as the city enters the peak of summer. Bright, sunny days dominate the weather landscape, with an impressive average of 13 daylight hours. The average maximum temperature escalates further to 36.3°C (97.3°F).
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Weather in July
July in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen can rightfully be designated as the hottest month of the year, with an average maximum temperature of 36.9°C (98.4°F). The city experiences the most extended daylight hours, averaging 12.9 hours. The sea temperature continues to hover at a high level, averaging 31.7°C (89.1°F), promoting engaging water-based activities.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen is characterized by sweltering hot temperatures, high humidity, and elevated rainfall. The Southwest monsoon brings about this shift, with rainfall averaging at 16mm (0.63"), the highest monthly average of the year.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen serves as a bridge between the hot summer months and the easing into the milder ones. With 11.9 sunshine hours and a slight reduction in maximum temperature to 35.8°C (96.4°F), September subtly signals the beginning of the cooler season.
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Weather in October
October in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen sees a noticeable reduction in the city's high summer temperatures, with an average high temperature dropping to 34.2°C (93.6°F). Steady winds blowing at an average rate of 14.6km/h (9.1mph) offer relief from the heat.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen witnesses a significant transition in the weather pattern. A further reduction in average high temperature to 31.6°C (88.9°F) and a decrease in average sea temperature to 28.5°C (83.3°F) mark the onset of cooler weather.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December in
Al Hudaydah,
Yemen, brings the coldest weather of the year. Albeit, the temperatures do not quite plummet but rather become pleasingly mild with the lowest average temperature being 25.3°C (77.5°F). These temperate climes make it a popular month for tourists seeking to escape harsher winters.
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