Ibb climate
Ibb (Yemen) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ibb climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2577 | 948 | 1762 | 30.1 |
| Feb | 2780 | 1051 | 1865 | 30.1 |
| Mar | 2882 | 1254 | 2068 | 50.2 |
| Apr | 2983 | 1457 | 2170 | 180.7 |
| May | 3086 | 1662 | 2374 | 190.7 |
| Jun | 3189 | 1864 | 2577 | 170.7 |
| Jul | 3086 | 1865 | 2475 | 240.9 |
| Aug | 2985 | 1864 | 2374 | 341.3 |
| Sep | 3086 | 1661 | 2373 | 261.0 |
| Oct | 2883 | 1253 | 2068 | 110.4 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1049 | 1864 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 2576 | 847 | 1662 | 80.3 |
| Year | 3189 | 847 | 2169 | 1716.7 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50% | 43% | 5.2 | 11:23 |
| Feb | 45% | 36% | 6.0 | 11:40 |
| Mar | 44% | 37% | 6.7 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 46% | 46% | 6.9 | 12:26 |
| May | 43% | 50% | 6.8 | 12:46 |
| Jun | 35% | 56% | 6.5 | 12:57 |
| Jul | 44% | 65% | 6.1 | 12:52 |
| Aug | 51% | 62% | 6.3 | 12:35 |
| Sep | 42% | 56% | 6.2 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 40% | 43% | 6.4 | 11:48 |
| Nov | 46% | 40% | 5.9 | 11:28 |
| Dec | 48% | 40% | 5.3 | 11:18 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ibb is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 31 °C89 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 25 °C76 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 8.3 °C14.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 49% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–June. The wettest month is August (34 mm1.3 in), the driest is January (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 35% in June to 51% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in September to 9 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.3 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ibb
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are August–April. Average highs then reach 25 °C76 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 3 mm0.1 in to 34 mm1.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C89 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ibb
- Wetter months (April–September) — highs 2983 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 1457 to 18 °C65 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Drier months (October–March) — highs 2576 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 847 to 12 °C54 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ibb compares
The nearest larger place is Taiz, about 46 km to the south. Compared with it, Ibb is on average 2.4 °C4.3 °F cooler. It receives 34% less precipitation (171 mm6.7 in vs 258 mm10 in). The difference is largest in October (3.6 °C6.5 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 7 places in Yemen. By annual mean temperature, Ibb is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 2nd wettest. See all of them on the Yemen climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Borama (Somalia, BSh), Rawson (Argentina, BWh) and Mokopane (South Africa, BSh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Taiz 46 km · 23 °C74 °F · 258 mm10 in
- Climate in Dhamar 68 km · 18 °C64 °F · 85 mm3.3 in
- Climate in Sanaa 154 km · 19 °C66 °F · 35 mm1.4 in
- Climate in Aden 161 km · 30 °C85 °F · 131 mm5.1 in
- Climate in Al Hudaydah 161 km · 32 °C89 °F · 158 mm6.2 in
- Climate in Djibouti 287 km · 30 °C87 °F · 235 mm9.3 in
- Climate in Jizan 369 km · 31 °C88 °F · 158 mm6.2 in
- Climate in Sabya 391 km · 31 °C87 °F · 158 mm6.2 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ibb?
June is the warmest month in Ibb. Its average high is 31 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ibb?
December is the coldest month. Its average high is 25 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ibb?
August is the wettest month with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Ibb?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are August–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 2,027 m, while Ibb lies at about 1,931 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.