Al Khor Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Al Khor.

Climate overview of Al Khor

Al Khor has a hot desert climate with long, extremely hot summers and short, warm winters. Throughout the summer, the city averages almost no precipitation at all.

Al Khor Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Al Khor - and find the best time to visit.

Monthly Temperature in Al Khor

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Al Khor. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 39°C (102°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 22°C (72°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 31°C (88°F) in August to 16°C (61°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Al Khor

Al Khor has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall annually. Al Khor can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation over 3 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Al Khor Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

Sunshine Hours in Al Khor

Al Khor experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.0 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 7.3 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Humidity in Al Khor by Month

Best Time to Visit Al Khor

For comfortable weather, consider visiting Al Khor in January, February, March, November and December. Conditions are usually least favourable in May, June, July, August, September and October.

Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.

  • Best overall: January, February, March, November and December
  • Warmest weather: June, July, August and September
  • Most sunshine: May, June and July
  • Seasonal pattern: Very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and pleasant winters

Frequently asked questions about the climate in Al Khor

What is the best time to visit Al Khor?

January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Al Khor. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Al Khor has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and pleasant winters.

What temperatures can I expect in Al Khor?

Daytime highs range from 22°C (72°F) in January to 39°C (102°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 16°C (61°F) to 31°C (88°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.

How much rain does Al Khor get?

Annual rainfall is around 70 mm (2.8 in). December is the wettest month with 16 mm (0.6 in), while June is the driest with 0 mm (0 in).

How sunny is Al Khor?

Al Khor receives around 3,358 hours of sunshine per year. June is the sunniest month with 330 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 220 hours. Overall, Al Khor enjoys abundant sunshine.

Al Khor 3-Day Forecast

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