Sām Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sām is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 43°C (109°F) in May to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 29°C (84°F) in May to around 10°C (50°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Sām is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 186 mm (7.3 in). The climate in Sām shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation over 3 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sām Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Sām.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 50%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 19%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year