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UV climate of Yemen: overview

Yemen stretches from 12.7796° to 16.9402° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.9 in Aden (peak in April), while in Sa'dah the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.5.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical25 7.7 8.4 9.2 9.7 9.7 9.6 9.7 9.7 9.5 9 8.2 7.6 9.7

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Yemen (highest UV)

Aden · 9.9 in April Lahij · 9.9 in August Al Bayda · 9.8 in May Dhi as Sufal · 9.8 in April Ibb · 9.8 in May

Cities with the mildest sun

Sa'dah · max 9.5 Hajjah · max 9.6 Al Hazm · max 9.6 'Amran · max 9.6 Sayyan · max 9.7

When do you need SPF in Yemen?

Using Sanaa as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Yemen

What is the highest UV index in Yemen?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.9 — in Aden around April. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Yemen is the sunniest?

Aden (peak ≈ 9.9), followed by Lahij and Al Bayda. The mildest sun is in Sa'dah (max ≈ 9.5).

When is SPF needed in Yemen?

In Sanaa and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Yemen?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.9. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.