Is the weather good in Saudi Arabia in August 2024?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Saudi Arabia during August have been around +100°F.
The weather differs across the Saudi Arabia in August. You may encounter maximum temperatures of +100°F at noon in Riyadh and +91°F in Jeddah. So plan your activities, and packing, based on the individual locations rather than the country as a whole.
Temperature, wind and humidity in August
- rainiest? Riyadh, with an average of 0 mm of rain and humidity of 12%;
- warmest? Riyadh, with daytime temperatures averaging +109°F;
- windiest? Jeddah, with an average of 4 m/s;
- coolest? Jeddah, with daytime temperatures averaging +91°F;
How good is the weather in Saudi Arabia in August?
How warm is it in Saudi Arabia during August?
This is how hot it usually is in August
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +100°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +86°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +100°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +84°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: July with an average +100°F during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +73°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: July in Riyadh;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Jeddah;
Winds in Saudi Arabia during August
August tends to offer light winds averaging 3 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in August:
- Highest average wind speed: Jeddah with 4 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Riyadh with 2 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Jeddah with 5 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Riyadh with 2 m/s;
Tips for traveling to Saudi Arabia in August
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Saudi Arabia? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Saudi Arabia based on the weather that August is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for August
- Sunshine does give you a nice color and a boost of vitamin D. However, if you don't have a lot of skin pigment, you should sunbathe carefully to avoid burning yourself, getting sun rash and, in the worst case scenario, skin cancer. This is where sunscreens and opaque clothing work particularly well. Another safe way is to stay in the shade when the sun burns the most, roughly between 9 am and 3 pm.
- Long, hot days bring risks - weather like this is one of the most challenging things we can do to our bodies. It's best to avoid going to Saudi Arabia when it's so hot. Secondly, keep cool by staying in the shade, the pool or in an air-conditioned room. Pack clothes for the sun, for swimming but also for hydration.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- Low humidity makes it easier to regulate the temperature closest to your body with the clothes you are wearing. You also won't sweat as much as with higher levels of humidity. However, very low humidity can lead to drier mucous membranes and irritated eyes - you might want to pack something for that.
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Monthly weather in Saudi Arabia
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Saudi Arabia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.