Major city · Yemen
Ibb
Spend a half‑day in Ibb to see the stone‑house qamiriya and Ottoman mosque; add a night if you want local market vibes.
Ibb is a market city in the Yemeni Mountains with distinctive stone houses (qamiriya), an Ottoman‑era main mosque and an ancient aqueduct. The sights are compact, so a short visit fits a regional itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- YER
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, possible rain)
- Airport
- Ta'izz (TAI)
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Yemen before …
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Yemen ↗Check your own government travel advice for Yemen before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Yemen ↗No independent tourist entry route is documented here.
- Yemen ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Yemen before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ibb194 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ibb, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars and Saudi riyals in cash carry most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Yemen-wide
- SafetyNo trip line is published for Yemen.
- Emergency numbers194 police · 191 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTAI Ta'izz International Airport (Nearest airport; check whether flights are operating and whether the road from Ibb is open before you plan around…
- Getting aroundMost sights sit within walking distance in the old town; taxis exist but are scarce, and fares are not metered.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféYER 1,000–1,500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))YER 2,000–3,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personYER 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget YER 15,000 · Mid YER 25,000 · High YER 40,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TAI Ta'izz International Airport (Nearest airport; check whether flights are operating and whether the road from Ibb is open before you plan around it.)
Map of Ibb
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Aug (11 rain days), driest Nov (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ibb: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most sights sit within walking distance in the old town; taxis exist but are scarce, and fares are not metered. Confirm road and checkpoint conditions with a local contact before any drive.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Shared taxi or private car on the mountain road
Check road and security conditions locally before setting out.
Door to door: About 3–4 h
Private car or shared taxi north
Check current travel advice and road status first.
Door to door: About 6–8 h
Private car south, a long mountain and coastal drive
Too far for a return day; plan a stop or fly if flights run.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre guesthouses
Simple rooms near the market; suitable for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- YER 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- YER 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- YER 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × YER 12,000 | YER 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × YER 25,000 | YER 25,000 |
| Local taxi (short ride)1 × YER 3,000 | YER 3,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | YER 6,000 |
| Trip total≈ YER 46,000 per person per day, bed included | YER 46,000 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | YER 1,000–1,500 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | YER 3,000–5,000 |
| Taxi (5 km) | YER 2,000–3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation can change quickly; follow local advice and government travel warnings.
- Some historic sites, including the nearby fortress, are closed to visitors.
- Road and checkpoint conditions change; confirm with a local contact before any drive.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 194
- Fire and ambulance
- 191
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police194
- Fire and ambulance191
Embassy
Check the nearest foreign embassy in Sana'a or Aden for consular assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi city centre → guesthouse: about YER 2,500
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم هذا؟ — How much is it? (bikam hatha?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayna al-ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ibb. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, possible rain)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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