What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Yemen, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Advises against all travel to the whole country
No numbered levels
Updated 31 July 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:Latest information about regional risks including the Yemen-Saudi border and threats from the Houthis (see 'Regional tensions' on ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in Yemen” of the UK government's travel advice for Yemen, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
As a result of the conflict, emergency services in Yemen have severely limited capacity and are highly unreliable.
Ambulance: 191
Fire: 191
Police: 199 or 194
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Yemen, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Yemen is an Islamic country with Islamic law. Respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country and you should check this before you travel. During this time, do not:
eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
play loud music or dance
swear in public
Get more advice when you arrive from your guide, hotel or business contacts.
You should also:
check opening hours of shops and restaurants
be aware that if hotels and restaurants are providing food or drink in fasting hours, they may separate you from Islamic guests, for example with screens
follow local dress codes – clothing that does not meet local dress codes may cause more offence at this time
be aware that fasting can cause tiredness, particularly during the later afternoon and early evening
be patient and show tolerance
Dress code
Men and women must wear loose-fitting clothing that covers down to the elbow and reaches below the knees. You should also:
avoid tight-fitting clothing
avoid clothes with profane slogans or images
not wear clothing with symbols or slogans that could be viewed as political as this could lead to arrest
Alcohol laws
Do not drink alcohol in public.
Using cameras in secure areas
Taking pictures in or around military sites is likely to result in arrest and arbitrary detention. British consular services will not be able to offer support in this situation.
Do not take pictures of people without their consent.
LGBT+ travellers
Consensual same-sex relations are illegal in Yemen, with penalties including fines, corporal punishment, imprisonment and the death penalty.
In January and February 2024, criminal courts in northern Yemen reportedly sentenced 20 individuals to death for homosexuality. A further 26 were sentenced to flogging and prison terms of between 6 months and 10 years on charges of ‘spreading immorality’ and ‘immoral acts’.
You must get permission from the General Authority for Antiquities before exporting or removing antiques from Yemen. It’s illegal to remove or sell Yemeni antiques without permission.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Yemen, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Yemen, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesADG
Voltage240/400 V
Frequency50 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
19 °C (67 °F)
Lows
13 °C (55 °F)
Highs
26 °C (78 °F)
Rain
4 mm (0.2 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
February
Average
21 °C (71 °F)
Lows
15 °C (59 °F)
Highs
28 °C (82 °F)
Rain
8 mm (0.3 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
March
Average
24 °C (76 °F)
Lows
18 °C (65 °F)
Highs
30 °C (87 °F)
Rain
20 mm (0.8 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
April
Average
27 °C (80 °F)
Lows
21 °C (69 °F)
Highs
33 °C (91 °F)
Rain
25 mm (1.0 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very hot days on average: loose clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Usually dry.
May
Average
29 °C (84 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
35 °C (96 °F)
Rain
28 mm (1.1 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very hot days on average: loose clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
June
Average
30 °C (86 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
37 °C (98 °F)
Rain
17 mm (0.7 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very hot days on average: loose clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
July
Average
30 °C (86 °F)
Lows
24 °C (76 °F)
Highs
36 °C (97 °F)
Rain
21 mm (0.8 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very hot days on average: loose clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Usually dry.
August
Average
30 °C (86 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
36 °C (96 °F)
Rain
28 mm (1.1 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very hot days on average: loose clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Usually dry.
September
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
35 °C (95 °F)
Rain
20 mm (0.8 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very hot days on average: loose clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
October
Average
25 °C (77 °F)
Lows
18 °C (65 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
10 mm (0.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
November
Average
22 °C (72 °F)
Lows
16 °C (60 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
6 mm (0.2 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
December
Average
20 °C (68 °F)
Lows
14 °C (56 °F)
Highs
26 °C (79 °F)
Rain
4 mm (0.1 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Big difference between day and night: pack layers.
Usually dry.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
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