Al Hufuf climate
Al Hufuf (Saudi Arabia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Al Hufuf climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2169 | 847 | 1458 | 50.2 |
| Feb | 2475 | 1050 | 1763 | 50.2 |
| Mar | 2985 | 1558 | 2272 | 30.1 |
| Apr | 3595 | 2068 | 2882 | 40.2 |
| May | 41106 | 2678 | 3392 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 44112 | 2883 | 3697 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 46114 | 3086 | 38100 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 45114 | 3085 | 3799 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 42108 | 2679 | 3493 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3697 | 2271 | 2984 | 10.0 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1660 | 2271 | 70.3 |
| Dec | 2272 | 1050 | 1661 | 70.3 |
| Year | 46114 | 847 | 2781 | 331.3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46% | 31% | 4.2 | 10:43 |
| Feb | 41% | 31% | 5.0 | 11:16 |
| Mar | 33% | 32% | 6.0 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 28% | 37% | 6.6 | 12:44 |
| May | 19% | 20% | 7.4 | 13:22 |
| Jun | 13% | 8% | 7.9 | 13:42 |
| Jul | 16% | 15% | 7.6 | 13:34 |
| Aug | 21% | 14% | 7.2 | 13:01 |
| Sep | 25% | 10% | 6.7 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 32% | 14% | 5.6 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 43% | 28% | 4.4 | 10:52 |
| Dec | 48% | 27% | 4.0 | 10:34 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Al Hufuf is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 46 °C114 °F and a low of 30 °C86 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C69 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.4 °C42.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 58% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (7 mm0.3 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 13% in June to 48% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 8%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 14 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Al Hufuf
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 46 °C114 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Al Hufuf
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2169 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 847 to 10 °C50 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2985 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1558 to 26 °C78 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 44112 to 46 °C114 °F, lows 2883 to 30 °C86 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 1660 to 26 °C79 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Al Hufuf compares
Compared with Dammam, about 130 km to the northeast, Al Hufuf has practically the same average temperature and receives 27% less precipitation (33 mm1.3 in vs 46 mm1.8 in). The difference is largest in December (2.8 °C5.1 °F cooler).
Of the 26 places in Saudi Arabia covered by World Climates, Al Hufuf is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 13th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Saudi Arabia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Kuwait City (Kuwait, BWh), Hawalli (Kuwait, BWh) and Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Al Mubarraz (pop. 290,802). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Al Hufuf, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Dammam 130 km · 27 °C81 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Manama 139 km · 27 °C81 °F · 40 mm1.6 in
- Al Muharraq 143 km · 27 °C80 °F · 70 mm2.7 in
- Al Jubayl 184 km · 27 °C81 °F · 47 mm1.8 in
- Doha 196 km · 28 °C82 °F · 41 mm1.6 in
- Al Kharj 264 km · 27 °C81 °F · 30 mm1.2 in
- Riyadh 298 km · 26 °C79 °F · 31 mm1.2 in
- Bushehr 419 km · 26 °C79 °F · 316 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Al Hufuf?
July is the warmest month in Al Hufuf, with an average high of 46 °C (114 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (86 °F).
What is the coldest month in Al Hufuf?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (69 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Al Hufuf?
November is the wettest month with about 7 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Al Hufuf?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.