Weather in August in Saudi Arabia
Planning a getaway to Saudi Arabia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in August?
Saudi Arabia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Abha at 30°C and very hot in Al-Hofuf at 46°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 29°C in Al-Hofuf and 21°C in Abha. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Al Khobar with an average of 0 mm to heavy rainfall in Abha with 219 mm.Average sunshine
The city Riyadh usually sees around 310 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Saudi Arabia for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Saudi Arabia climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In August Riyadh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Jeddah
In August Jeddah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Makkah
In August Makkah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Al Khobar
In August Al Khobar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Medina
In August Medina generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Riyadh, August may not be the ideal time to visit Saudi Arabia.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Riyadh. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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