Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Saudi Arabia this August.
Saudi Arabia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 30°C (86°F) in Abha to 46°C (115°F) in Al-Hofuf. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C (84°F) in Al-Hofuf and 21°C (70°F) in Abha. In August, it is summer.
To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of Saudi Arabia, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 44°C (111°F) in Riyadh. That makes August a extremely high month for Saudi Arabia.
After dark, Riyadh cools to about 29°C (84°F) on an average August night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Al-Hofuf has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 46°C (115°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 29°C (84°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Abha stands out as the coolest city in Saudi Arabia for the month of August. Daytime highs average 30°C (86°F) and it cools down to about 21°C (70°F) at night.
Riyadh enjoys close to 310 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 32°C (90°F) in Jeddah this month, warm, bath-like water that stays very comfortable for a long swim.
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