Al Qassim Province in Saudi Arabia sees its peak temperatures in August (45°C (113°F)) and its coolest in January (20°C (68°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Buraydah, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
In Al Qassim Province, the months of January, February and December bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C (70°F) and 24°C (75°F).
June, July and August are generally the hottest months of the year.
Precipitation in Al Qassim Province remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 28 mm (1.1 in) in November to 0 mm (0 in) in July. Rainfall in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December is at its lowest, remaining under 16 mm (0.6 in).