Weather in July in Saudi Arabia
Thinking about venturing to Saudi Arabia this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in July?
In July, Saudi Arabia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of July is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very warm in Khamis Mushayt at 31°C and very hot in Al-Hofuf at 47°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 30°C in Al-Hofuf and 20°C in Khamis Mushayt. On average, July is the warmest month of the year in Saudi Arabia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saudi Arabia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Riyadh with an average of 0 mm to moderate rainfall in Abha with 79 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Riyadh, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 341 hours of sunshine in Riyadh. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Saudi Arabia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Saudi Arabia climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In July Riyadh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 45°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 July Jeddah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°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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Makkah
In July 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 July 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 July Medina generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Riyadh, July may not be the ideal time to visit Saudi Arabia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Riyadh. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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