Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score73Very good annual avg
Best months: October, April, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 32°C, sunshine averages 9.3h per day, and rainfall totals about 90mm. Sea temperatures average 16°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
90mm
Annual total
Sun
9.3h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
73
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October34°C average high
October is close to Saudi Arabia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October4mm average rain
October is close to Saudi Arabia's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October9.8 hours average sun
October sits close to Saudi Arabia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October17°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October85 weather score
October is one of Saudi Arabia's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.