Weather in September in Saudi Arabia
Planning a journey to Saudi Arabia this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in September?
The weather in Saudi Arabia in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Abha at 30°C to very hot in Al-Hofuf at 43°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Al-Hofuf and 19°C in Abha. 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 September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Riyadh with an average of 0 mm to heavy rainfall in Abha with 196 mm. In Riyadh, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 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 closer look at September's conditions in Saudi Arabia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Saudi Arabia's yearly weather, check out our Saudi Arabia climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In September Riyadh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Jeddah
In September Jeddah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Makkah
In September Makkah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Al Khobar
In September Al Khobar generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°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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Medina
In September Medina generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°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 September the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Riyadh, September 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. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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