Hafar Al-Batin climate
Hafar Al-Batin (Saudi Arabia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hafar Al-Batin climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1864 | 541 | 1153 | 60.2 | 2 |
| Feb | 2170 | 745 | 1457 | 20.1 | 1 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1254 | 2067 | 40.2 | 0 |
| Apr | 3391 | 1864 | 2577 | 50.2 | 0 |
| May | 39103 | 2475 | 3289 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 43110 | 2781 | 3595 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 45113 | 2984 | 3798 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 45113 | 2984 | 3798 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 41106 | 2578 | 3392 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 3595 | 2068 | 2882 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 100.4 | 0 |
| Dec | 1966 | 744 | 1355 | 70.3 | 1 |
| Year | 45113 | 541 | 2578 | 361.4 | 3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47% | 27% | 3.9 | 10:31 |
| Feb | 38% | 28% | 4.8 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 29% | 27% | 6.0 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 26% | 34% | 6.7 | 12:49 |
| May | 18% | 28% | 7.4 | 13:33 |
| Jun | 12% | 7% | 8.2 | 13:56 |
| Jul | 12% | 8% | 8.0 | 13:47 |
| Aug | 13% | 9% | 7.5 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 15% | 8% | 6.6 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 22% | 15% | 5.3 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 39% | 29% | 4.0 | 10:42 |
| Dec | 48% | 28% | 3.5 | 10:20 |
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 Hafar Al-Batin is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 45 °C113 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C64 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.5 °C45.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 62% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (10 mm0.4 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 12% in June to 48% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 7%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in January to 14 km/h (9 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hafar Al-Batin
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March and November and December: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 45 °C113 °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 Hafar Al-Batin
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1864 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 541 to 7 °C45 °F, about 5 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 2781 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 1254 to 24 °C75 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 43110 to 45 °C113 °F, lows 2781 to 29 °C84 °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 2577 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1355 to 25 °C78 °F, about 4 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Hafar Al-Batin compares
Compared with Al Ahmadi, about 218 km to the east, Hafar Al-Batin is on average 1 °C1.8 °F cooler and receives 26% less precipitation (36 mm1.4 in vs 48 mm1.9 in). The difference is largest in December (2.8 °C5 °F cooler).
Of the 26 places in Saudi Arabia covered by World Climates, Hafar Al-Batin is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 12th 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: Hawalli (Kuwait, BWh), Kuwait City (Kuwait, BWh) and Al Ahmadi (Kuwait, BWh).
Nearby places
- Kuwait International Airport 214 km · 26 °C79 °F · 48 mm1.9 in
- Al Ahmadi 218 km · 26 °C79 °F · 48 mm1.9 in
- Kuwait City 221 km · 26 °C79 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Hawalli 224 km · 26 °C79 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Umm Qaşr 260 km · 27 °C80 °F · 84 mm3.3 in
- Az Zulfi 263 km · 25 °C77 °F · 32 mm1.3 in
- Basrah 290 km · 27 °C80 °F · 86 mm3.4 in
- Abu al-Kahsib 290 km · 27 °C80 °F · 119 mm4.7 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hafar Al-Batin?
July is the warmest month in Hafar Al-Batin, with an average high of 45 °C (113 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hafar Al-Batin?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hafar Al-Batin?
November is the wettest month with about 10 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Hafar Al-Batin?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March and November and December.
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.