Yemeni Highlands, Yemen: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Yemeni Highlands, Yemen? If you're planning to go to Yemeni Highlands, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Yemeni Highlands
- Important essentials for Yemeni Highlands
- Activities for Yemeni Highlands
- Yemeni Highlands in January: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in February: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in March: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in April: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in May: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in June: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in July: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in August: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in September: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in October: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in November: weather and what to pack
- Yemeni Highlands in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Yemeni Highlands, Yemen
Based on the climate and weather in Yemeni Highlands, the best time to go is February. See below for details.
Important essentials for Yemeni Highlands, Yemen
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Yemeni Highlands, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS
A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly option.
Touchless thermometer
A touchless thermometer is important to have.
N95 masks
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.
Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination/negative test
Other health necessities
Emergency water purifier
Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.
Travel first aid kit
This one is a excellent choice.
Emergency rapid COVID-19 test
U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.
Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
Airplane or car necessities
Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
For families with young children
Photography accessories
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Yemeni Highlands. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types A, D and G. This one is sufficent for most places, but you should check with your hotel.
What to wear/what to pack for Yemeni Highlands, Yemen by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
Traveling to Yemeni Highlands in January, you will notice that it is hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
Light skirts
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Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Breathable footwear or sandals
Extra socks
Short pants or heavy shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Bug repellent
February
February is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Long and short sleeve shirts
Breathable footwear or sandals
Sandals
Bug repellent
Short pants or heavy shorts
Light skirts
Extra socks
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
Sunscreen lotion
March
If you go to Yemeni Highlands in March, you will notice that it is hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
Bug repellent
Sunglasses
Loose-fit shorts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Skirts
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
Waterproof sandals
April
April here is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
Loose-fit shorts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
Waterproof sandals
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
Bug repellent
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
May
If you go to Yemeni Highlands in May, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
Skirts
Loose-fit shorts
Sunglasses
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you cool and guard against the sun:
Bug repellent
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
Waterproof sandals
June
Traveling to Yemeni Highlands in June, you will notice that it can be blisteringly hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Protecting legwear
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
Bug repellent
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are specially designed to help you stay cool and to provide UV protection.
Waterproof sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts
Make sure bring additional, as these often get wet or dirty.
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are specially designed for cooling:
Insulated water bottle
Sunglasses
Personal cooling fan
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Bug bite relief
Light linen shorts
Skirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Lightweight 'harem' pants
July
If you go to Yemeni Highlands in July, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Loose-fit shorts
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and protect you from skin damage:
Sunglasses
Skirts
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
Waterproof sandals
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
Bug repellent
August
August in Yemeni Highlands is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against the sun:
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
Bug repellent
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
Waterproof sandals
Sunglasses
Loose-fit shorts
September
September is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and cool you.
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from skin damage:
Skirts
Bug repellent
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Insulated water bottle
Our pick:
Waterproof sandals
Loose-fit shorts
Sunglasses
October
October is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can make you comfortable and guard against UV rays:
Waterproof sandals
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and cool you.
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Bug repellent
Skirts
Loose-fit shorts
Sunglasses
November
November is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
Bug repellent
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
Waterproof sandals
Sunglasses
Skirts
Loose-fit shorts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
December
December in this region is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
Waterproof sandals
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and cool you.
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Loose-fit shorts
Bug repellent
Sunglasses
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