The climate of Saudi Arabia is harsh and dry. You should expect great temperature extremes, there are usually high or very high temperatures during the day and quite low temperatures at night. Most of the country has the desert climate.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Abha, Asir, Buraydah, Dammam, Dhahran, Eastern Province, Hejaz, Hofuf, Jeddah, Jizan, Jubail, Khamis Mushayt, Khobar, Madain Saleh, Mecca, Medina, Najran, Nejd, Onizah, Qatif, Riyadh, Ta'if, Tabuk.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 44.6 ℃ (112.28 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 26.5 ℃ (79.7 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉). The most rainy month here is April, the average number of rainy days is 12.7. The least rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 0.
When travelling to some places in Saudi Arabia, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Jabal Sawda' (3133 m) and the lowest point is Persian Gulf (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Saudi Arabia. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in January is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in January is 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.45 ℃ (70.61 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 5.8. The average rainfall is 16.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:37 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:46 and at the end of the month 11:00.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in February is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in February is 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.3 ℃ (48.74 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.1 ℃ (78.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 4.1. The average rainfall is 9.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:00 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:18 and at the end of the month 11:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in March is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in March is 28.4 ℃ (83.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.1 ℃ (78.98 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9.8. The average rainfall is 21.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:01 and at the end of the month 12:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in April is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in April is 32.8 ℃ (91.04 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.8 ℃ (65.84 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 35.85 ℃ (96.53 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 12.7. The average rainfall is 26.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:44 and at the end of the month 13:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in May is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in May is 38.9 ℃ (102.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 35.85 ℃ (96.53 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 41.05 ℃ (105.89 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 3.2. The average rainfall is 6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:20 and at the end of the month 13:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in June is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in June is 43.2 ℃ (109.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 41.05 ℃ (105.89 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 43.25 ℃ (109.85 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 0. The average rainfall is 0 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:39 and at the end of the month 13:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in July is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in July is 43.3 ℃ (109.94 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 43.25 ℃ (109.85 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 43.95 ℃ (111.11 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 0. The average rainfall is 0 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:32 and at the end of the month 13:19.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in August is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in August is 44.6 ℃ (112.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 26.5 ℃ (79.7 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 43.95 ℃ (111.11 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 42.2 ℃ (107.96 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 0.1. The average rainfall is 0 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:02 and at the end of the month 12:43.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in September is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in September is 39.8 ℃ (103.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 42.2 ℃ (107.96 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 38.05 ℃ (100.49 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 0. The average rainfall is 0 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:43 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:22 and at the end of the month 12:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in October is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in October is 36.3 ℃ (97.34 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.4 ℃ (65.12 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 38.05 ℃ (100.49 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 0.9. The average rainfall is 1.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:01 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:39 and at the end of the month 11:19.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in November is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in November is 28.1 ℃ (82.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.6 ℃ (56.48 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.2 ℃ (77.36 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 4.4. The average rainfall is 13 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:01 and at the end of the month 10:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in December is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in December is 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.2 ℃ (77.36 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.45 ℃ (70.61 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 5.9. The average rainfall is 17.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:37 and at the end of the month 10:36.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Saudi Arabia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
The climate of Saudi Arabia is harsh and dry. You should expect great temperature extremes, there are usually high or very high temperatures during the day and quite low temperatures at night. Most of the country has the desert climate.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Abha, Asir, Buraydah, Dammam, Dhahran, Eastern Province, Hejaz, Hofuf, Jeddah, Jizan, Jubail, Khamis Mushayt, Khobar, Madain Saleh, Mecca, Medina, Najran, Nejd, Onizah, Qatif, Riyadh, Ta'if, Tabuk.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 44.6 ℃ (112.28 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 26.5 ℃ (79.7 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉). The most rainy month here is April, the average number of rainy days is 12.7. The least rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 0. 
When travelling to some places in Saudi Arabia, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Jabal Sawda' (3133 m) and the lowest point is Persian Gulf (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in January is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in January is 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.45 ℃ (70.61 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 5.8. The average rainfall is 16.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:37 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:46 and at the end of the month 11:00.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in February is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in February is 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.3 ℃ (48.74 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.1 ℃ (78.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 4.1. The average rainfall is 9.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:00 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:18 and at the end of the month 11:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Saudi Arabia in March is this: The average highest temperature in Saudi Arabia in March is 28.4 ℃ (83.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.1 ℃ (78.98 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9.8. The average rainfall is 21.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:01 and at the end of the month 12:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.