Weather in Ibb, Yemen 🇾🇪
Live weather in Ibb, currently 18°C with partly cloudy. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Ibb is in Yemen — see weather across all major cities in Yemen, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
18.2°C
feels like 17.2°C
Partly cloudy
Current Weather in Ibb, Yemen Updated at 1:15 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 62% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 6.5 kph (353°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1016 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 40% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 5:51 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 6:10 PM |
What is the weather like in Ibb right now?
It's a pleasant 18°C after dark in Ibb, with patchy cloud. Broken cloud is crossing the night sky over Ibb. No meaningful wind-chill or heat bump right now.
Air is moderate today — EPA index 2; unusually sensitive people may notice it. Daylight runs from 5:51 AM to 6:10 PM today — about 12h 19m.
Dry for now, but showers look likely from about 4pm. Today is cooler than normal — around 12°C under the typical September high of 30°C.
It's an unsettled week ahead, with the wettest day looking like Wednesday. Today's high stays well short of Ibb's record for the date, 35°C.
Bottom line: it's a great day to be outside in Ibb.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Ibb, Yemen 🇾🇪
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Ibb, Yemen 🇾🇪 Today
Air Quality Index in Ibb, Yemen 🇾🇪 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 128.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 25.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 8.4 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 2.0 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 18.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 27.8 µg/m³ |
About Ibb
Nestled in the Yemeni highlands at around 2,000 metres, Ibb is a city of terraced green slopes and ancient stone houses that seem to grow out of the mountainside. Known as the “Garden of Yemen,” its old quarter weaves through narrow alleys lined with whitewashed buildings, small mosques, and lively souks where spices and textiles spill onto the street. The surrounding geography is dramatic—steep valleys carved by seasonal streams, with cultivated hillsides that catch passing clouds. This elevated setting gives Ibb a cooler, greener character than the arid lowlands, earning it a reputation as a refreshing highland retreat.
Classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), Ibb’s climate is heavily moderated by altitude. Summers (June–August) are warm, with daytime highs near 28°C, but frequent afternoon showers from the Indian Ocean monsoon bring humidity and lushness. Winters (December–February) are mild and noticeably drier, though nights can dip to 10°C, requiring a light jacket. Rainfall is concentrated in two wet seasons (March–May and July–September), totaling 600–800 mm annually—generous by Yemeni standards. For packing, breathable layers work for humid days, while a waterproof shell and a warm layer for cool evenings are essential.
The best time to visit weather-wise is March through May, when the hills are brilliantly green and temperatures are pleasantly warm, or September to October after the main rains subside. Notable phenomena include thick valley fog that settles on winter mornings, and sudden heavy downpours that can trigger flash floods in the surrounding wadis. Dust storms from the Rub’ al Khali rarely reach this altitude, but a mild haze may drift in. Ibb’s climate offers a temperate surprise in a region known for extremes.
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