Weather in October in Saudi Arabia
Planning a getaway to Saudi Arabia this October 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 October?
The weather in Saudi Arabia in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Khamis Mushayt at 27°C and very hot in Makkah at 38°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Makkah and 14°C in Khamis Mushayt. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Al Hofuf with an average of 0.4 mm to moderate rainfall in Al Baha with 42 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 310 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 specific regional insights in Saudi Arabia for October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In October Riyadh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Jeddah
In October Jeddah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Makkah
In October Makkah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Al Khobar
In October Al Khobar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Medina
In October Medina generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Saudi Arabia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Riyadh.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Riyadh. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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