Sanaa is a city in Yemen with a population of nearly 3 million residents.
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Sanaa is a city in Yemen. It has a population of 2,957,000.
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Sanaa.
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°C | 5°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | 20°C | 8°C | 2 mm |
| Mar | 23°C | 10°C | 10 mm |
| Apr | 26°C | 12°C | 15 mm |
| May | 26°C | 14°C | 5 mm |
| Jun | 27°C | 16°C | 18 mm |
| Jul | 28°C | 17°C | 50 mm |
| Aug | 26°C | 16°C | 64 mm |
| Sep | 24°C | 12°C | 24 mm |
| Oct | 22°C | 9°C | 8 mm |
| Nov | 21°C | 7°C | 4 mm |
| Dec | 20°C | 6°C | 0 mm |
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3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Yemen.
Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to Yemen, including the Island of Socotra, due to ongoing tensions in the region, armed conflict, terrorist attacks, and kidnapping. If you’re in Yemen, you should leave the country if it’s safe to do so. Sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to receive important additional information, specific to your location, about the ongoing situation and any available departure options.
FCDO advises against all travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen. FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of the Yemen due to the unpredictable security conditions. If you’re in Yemen, you should leave immediately. See Safety and security for more information.
Do not travel
Do not travel in Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines. U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen. Terrorism The Department of State has re-designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Other terrorist groups also plan and carry out attacks in Yemen.
These include Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Islamic State affiliates; Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and may target:
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Unrest A civil war continues in Yemen. Although violence has decreased since the April 2022 truce, Yemen still faces instability. Fighting continues, especially near the front lines in central Yemen.
This makes it hard to get electricity, clean water, and medical care. Humanitarian groups face obstacles in delivering food, medicine, and water. Crime Violent and organized crime is common in Yemen. Local law enforcement may not be able or willing to respond to serious crimes. Health Health services in Yemen are poor. There is a re-emergence of diseases like cholera, polio, and measles. They are spreading in Houthi-controlled areas. Medicine and medical supplies are hard to find. Adequate medical treatment for routine and emergency procedures is often not available.
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