Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9 °C | 26 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 27.5 °C | 26 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 29.2 °C | 26.8 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 31 °C | 28.6 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 32.9 °C | 30.1 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 35.9 °C | 29.9 °C | 1 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 35.9 °C | 27.9 °C | 1 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 35.4 °C | 27.1 °C | 1 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 32.7 °C | 29.1 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 30.9 °C | 28.9 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 29.8 °C | 27.7 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 28.5 °C | 26.8 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in July
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa required before departure. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Apply through the Yemeni Embassy in the UK; register your passport with immigration if staying more than 14 days; FCDO advises against travel.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 31 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Travel advised against
Authorities advise against travelling there.
Official advice updated 31 July 2026
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Malaria
CDC level 2 notice: Polio (global)
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies, cholera and polio depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All areas <2,500 m (<8,200 ft) elevation. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Mukalla in July?
The sea averages 27.9°C in July — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Mukalla in July?
Expect 35.9°C in the afternoon and 28.4°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Mukalla in July?
Around 1 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 5% of days.