Major city · Yemen
Ta'izz
Spend 1–2 days in Ta'izz: see the Cairo Castle, Al‑Aruss mountain road, and the National Museum; stay central.
Ta'izz is a relatively well‑developed city in the Yemeni Mountains with good roads, a clean centre and a pleasant climate year‑round. Its main attractions are the hilltop Cairo Castle, a few historic mosques and the National Museum housed in the former Imam palace. One to two days cover the key sights; longer stays are for deeper cultural immersion.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- YER
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (hot, occasional sandstorms)
- Airport
- 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 Ta'izz999 ▾
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 Ta'izz, 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
- SafetySecurity is volatile; follow your government’s travel advice, avoid night travel outside the city centre, and keep a low profile.
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 999 Medical assistance (if available)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTAI Ta'izz Regional Airport.
- Getting aroundTaxis and minibuses run on the main road; the city centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)YER 300–600
- Museum or sight ticketNational Museum entryYER 500
- Budget bedBudget hotel or guesthouse, a night, per personYER 2,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (double room), a night, per roomYER 6,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (double room), a night, per roomYER 9,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget YER 8,000 · Mid YER 15,000 · High YER 25,000
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 Regional Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (80°F)80°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Avoid
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
May
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Sep (110 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ta'izz: 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 (76°F)76°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Feb
26°C (80°F)80°F (26°C)
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
12 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
37 rd
Apr
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
68 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
89 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
73 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
60 rd
Aug
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
89 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
110 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
91 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
17 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 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
Taxis and minibuses run on the main road; the city centre is walkable. Roads to nearby sights are paved and signposted.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Al Mokha
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Road, about 100 km (62 mi) south‑west, 2‑hour driveRoad, about 62 mi (100 km) south‑west, 2‑hour drive
Coffee‑export town; security can be unpredictable.
Al Turbah
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Road, 70 km (43 mi) south, 1.5‑hour driveRoad, 43 mi (70 km) south, 1.5‑hour drive
Mountain views over the foothills.
Ibb
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Road, about 120 km (75 mi) east, 2‑hour driveRoad, about 75 mi (120 km) east, 2‑hour drive
Foot of Mount Ba'dan, historic architecture.
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.
Al Saeed Hotel
Highest‑priced simple hotel, central location.
Asia Hotel
Budget option, price YER 1,500–3,000 per 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 8,000–15,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- YER 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- High
- YER 25,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (double room)1 × 1 night × YER 6,000 | YER 6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × YER 15,000 | YER 15,000 |
| Taxi within city (10 km)1 × YER 1,500 · check | YER 1,500 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × YER 3,000 · check | YER 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | YER 2,550 |
| Trip total≈ YER 28,050 per person per day, bed included | YER 28,050 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | YER 300–600 |
| Tea | YER 200–400 |
| National Museum entry | YER 500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation is volatile; consult your government travel advice before visiting.
- Night travel outside the city centre is not recommended.
- Check opening hours of museums and citadel; they may close for security reasons.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- Medical assistance (if available)
- 999
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Ilā hādhā al‑ʿunwān, min faḍlikTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance999
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Aden; other nations have embassies in Sana'a (subject to security).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre, taxi: ≈ YER 1,200–1,800 (check)
- City centre taxi (per km): ≈ YER 150
Say or show
- Marhaba — Hello (mar‑ha‑ba)
- Kam al‑thaman? — How much? (kam al‑tha‑man)
- Shukran — Thank you (shoo‑kran)
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 Ta'izz. 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 · avoid Apr–Sep (hot, occasional sandstorms)
- 1 airport and 2 areas 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
- secondaryWikidata – Ta'izz
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ta'izz, revision 5205242 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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