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Akhraq

Akhraq is a small town in Ta‘izz, Yemen, 1,299 m above sea level. It has a population of about 8,328 (2004). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now20°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population8,328
Local time19:58
13.67° N, 44.25° EElevation 1,299 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Akhraqweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Akhraq at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in June

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

109 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 9.4 km

Weather in Akhraq

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
20°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct25°20°2.9 mm
Mon26 Oct26°18°
Tue27 Oct27°18°
Wed28 Oct27°18°
Thu29 Oct27°16°
Fri30 Oct28°16°
Sat31 Oct26°17°
Sun1 Nov25°17°
Mon2 Nov25°17°
Tue3 Nov26°17°

When to go to Akhraq

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score989586776663606073809196
High25°26°28°29°31°32°31°30°29°29°27°25°
Low14°15°16°18°20°21°21°20°19°17°15°14°
Rain (mm)4143243645780109651734
Wet days111343694212

What's on in Akhraq

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Akhraq

All monuments

Outdoors around Akhraq

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Al-Mahshab villageViewpoints
7.3 km

Nature around Akhraq

Nature in Yemen

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Yemen seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Akhraq

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Akhraq

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Shāriḩ 11 km →1982 · 115 km
5.3Dhamar 13 km ↗1982 · 111 km

Towns and villages around Akhraq

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Akhraq from above

Getting to Akhraq

Taiz International AirportTAI
12 km
Aden International AirportADE
126 km
Sanaa International AirportSAH
201 km

Places near Akhraq

Places with a climate like Akhraq

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akhraq?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akhraq.
What is the hottest month in Akhraq?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Akhraq?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akhraq?
August is the wettest month with about 109 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.