Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
735K
Population
23 Mbps
Internet
UTC+03:00
Timezone
SAH (155km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Al Hudaydah's historic corniche overlooks the Red Sea, where fishermen's boats bob amid Yemen's resilient coastal trade despite regional challenges. Adventurous digital nomads find basic connectivity and ultra-low costs, immersing in Yemeni coffee culture and seafood under a hot, humid sky.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Yemen
Region
Western Asia
Population
735K
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Currency
YER
Language
Arabic
Airport
SAH
GPS
14.80, 42.95
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 23 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A mid-sized city of 734,699 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
433 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
32
Cafes
4
Fast Food
5
Shopping
Supermarkets
11
Convenience
11
Shopping Malls
6
Healthcare
Hospitals
16
Clinics
34
Pharmacies
28
Education
Schools
34
Universities
13
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
22
Playgrounds
1
Sports
5
Museums
2
Transport
Fuel Stations
25
Services
Banks
20
ATMs
1
Post Offices
6
Police
9
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
23 Mbps
Download
7 Mbps
Upload
87ms
Latency
111
Tests
52
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Mar
26°
J
27°
F
28°
M
29°
A
31°
M
32°
J
33°
J
32°
A
31°
S
29°
O
28°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 29.4 C Range: 26.3 - 32.5 C Rain: 258 mm/year Sunshine: 3,748 h/year
CITY SCORES
56.1
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
41.4
Overall
AIRPORT
SAH
Sanaa International Airport
155 km from center
~233 min drive
FUN FACTS
Hodeidah (Arabic: الْحُدَيْدَة, romanized: al-ḥudayda), also transliterated as Hodeda, Hodeida, Hudaida or al-Hudaydah, is the fourth-largest city in Yemen and its principal port on the Red Sea and it is the centre of Al Hudaydah Governorate.
As of 2023, it had an estimated population of 735,000.
History In Islamic chronicles, the name Hodeidah was first mentioned in the year 1454/55.
During the 19th century, Hodeidah had a large slave market.
A highway to Sanaa, the capital, was completed in 1961.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Al Ḩudaydah known for?
Al Hudaydah's historic corniche overlooks the Red Sea, where fishermen's boats bob amid Yemen's resilient coastal trade despite regional challenges. Adventurous digital nomads find basic connectivity and ultra-low costs, immersing in Yemeni coffee culture and seafood under a hot, humid sky.
How fast is the internet in Al Ḩudaydah?
Al Ḩudaydah has an average download speed of 23 Mbps and upload speed of 7 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Al Ḩudaydah?
Al Ḩudaydah has an average year-round temperature of approximately 29.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Al Ḩudaydah?
Al Ḩudaydah is served by SAH (Sanaa International Airport), approximately 155 km from the city center.
What is the population of Al Ḩudaydah?
The population of Al Ḩudaydah is approximately 735K.
What infrastructure does Al Ḩudaydah have?
Al Ḩudaydah has 433 mapped points of interest, including 32 restaurants, 16 hospitals, 34 schools.
What country is Al Ḩudaydah in?
Al Ḩudaydah is located in Yemen.
