Yemen — Sea Water Temperature and Annual Ranges
Up-to-date sea water temperatures for the coasts of Yemen. Learn about today’s conditions, monthly averages, and how the surrounding seas and oceans vary by season. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
Yemen’s coastline spans the Red Sea to the west and the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the south and southeast, giving it generally warm waters year-round. Sea surface temperatures along the Red Sea coast typically range from about 24–30 °C (75–86 °F) across the year, cooling to the mid-20s °C in winter and warming toward 30 °C or slightly higher in late summer. Along the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea the seasonal spread is similar but can be a few degrees cooler in winter, roughly 22–25 °C (72–77 °F) in December–February, rising to about 28–31 °C (82–88 °F) during the hottest months. Transitional seasons see temperatures in the mid to high 20s °C (mid 70s to low 80s °F), and shallow bays and lagoons tend to warm more quickly than open-water areas.
Swimming Conditions
From a purely climatic and seasonal perspective, swimming is physically feasible for much of the year given the warm water temperatures. However, whether swimming is actually possible or advisable in specific locations depends on non-climatic factors: ongoing security concerns, limited lifeguard services, variable coastal infrastructure, occasional strong currents and local sea conditions, water quality issues including pollution or oil contamination, and cultural norms that may affect beach use. Local restrictions or advisories can close beaches at times, and visitors should respect instructions from authorities and local communities. In safe, well-managed areas, recreational swimming and snorkeling are common when conditions permit; elsewhere access may be constrained primarily by safety and administrative considerations rather than water temperature.