Saudi Arabia weather in July

Considering a trip to Saudi Arabia this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in July?

In July, Saudi Arabia experiences a range of weather conditions, with very warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of July is in the summer season.

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Khamis Mushayt to 47°C in Al-Hofuf. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 30°C in Al-Hofuf and 20°C in Khamis Mushayt. In Saudi Arabia, July typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

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. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saudi Arabia in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Saudi Arabia climate page.

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in July

Find the average weather conditions in July for the most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Saudi Arabia

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?

Average weather in Riyadh

In July Riyadh generally has very 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.

Riyadh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   June June
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43°C 
28°C 
330 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
45°C 
29°C 
341 hours 
0 mm 
0 days 
August   >> August
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44°C 
29°C 
310 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Riyadh

Average weather in Jeddah

In July Jeddah generally has very 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.

Jeddah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   June June
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35°C 
28°C 
0 mm 
0 days 
36°C 
29°C 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
August   >> August
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36°C 
30°C 
0.3 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Jeddah

Average weather in Makkah

In July Makkah generally has very 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.

Makkah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
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43°C 
28°C 
321 hours 
0.7 mm 
0 days 
42°C 
29°C 
298 hours 
0.4 mm 
0 days 
August   >> August
>>  
42°C 
29°C 
297 hours 
2.3 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Makkah

Average weather in Al Khobar

In July Al Khobar generally has very 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.

Al Khobar
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
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39°C 
30°C 
0 mm 
0 days 
40°C 
32°C 
0 mm 
0 days 
August   >> August
>>  
40°C 
32°C 
0 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Al Khobar

Average weather in Medina

In July Medina generally has very 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.

Medina
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
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42°C 
26°C 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
43°C 
27°C 
0.3 mm 
0 days 
August   >> August
>>  
43°C 
28°C 
1.3 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Medina

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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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