Hail climate
Hail (Saudi Arabia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hail climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1763 | 337 | 1050 | 40.2 | 4 |
| Feb | 2069 | 540 | 1355 | 10.0 | 2 |
| Mar | 2577 | 948 | 1762 | 40.2 | 0 |
| Apr | 3086 | 1356 | 2271 | 70.3 | 0 |
| May | 3696 | 1966 | 2781 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 39103 | 2272 | 3187 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 41105 | 2476 | 3290 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 41106 | 2576 | 3391 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 38101 | 2271 | 3086 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 3391 | 1763 | 2577 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1050 | 1762 | 60.3 | 0 |
| Dec | 1966 | 541 | 1253 | 30.1 | 1 |
| Year | 41106 | 337 | 2272 | 261.0 | 8 |
“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 | 45% | 26% | 4.2 | 10:35 |
| Feb | 36% | 28% | 5.2 | 11:11 |
| Mar | 30% | 26% | 6.3 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 26% | 31% | 7.0 | 12:47 |
| May | 19% | 29% | 7.6 | 13:30 |
| Jun | 13% | 12% | 8.3 | 13:52 |
| Jul | 14% | 13% | 8.2 | 13:43 |
| Aug | 14% | 18% | 7.5 | 13:07 |
| Sep | 15% | 15% | 6.7 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 21% | 22% | 5.5 | 11:27 |
| Nov | 40% | 26% | 4.3 | 10:45 |
| Dec | 46% | 26% | 3.9 | 10:25 |
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 Hail is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C63 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.8 °C41.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 50% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (7 mm0.3 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 13% in June to 46% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 12%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in September to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hail
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 25 °C77 °F with 1 mm0.0 in to 6 mm0.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C106 °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 Hail
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1763 to 20 °C69 °F, lows 337 to 5 °C41 °F, about 3 mm0.1 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 2577 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 948 to 19 °C66 °F, about 4 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 39103 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C76 °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 2475 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 1050 to 22 °C71 °F, about 2 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.
How Hail compares
Compared with Buraydah, about 263 km to the southeast, Hail is on average 2.9 °C5.2 °F cooler and receives 13% less precipitation (26 mm1.0 in vs 30 mm1.2 in). The difference is largest in May (3.6 °C6.5 °F cooler).
Of the 26 places in Saudi Arabia covered by World Climates, Hail is the 18th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th 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: Bani Suwayf (Egypt, BWh), Al Fashn (Egypt, BWh) and Samalut (Egypt, BWh).
Nearby places
- Buraydah 263 km · 25 °C78 °F · 30 mm1.2 in
- Unaizah 278 km · 25 °C77 °F · 29 mm1.2 in
- Sakakah 308 km · 22 °C72 °F · 26 mm1.0 in
- Az Zulfi 338 km · 25 °C77 °F · 32 mm1.3 in
- Arar 389 km · 22 °C71 °F · 25 mm1.0 in
- Madinah 398 km · 28 °C82 °F · 21 mm0.8 in
- Hafar Al-Batin 432 km · 25 °C78 °F · 36 mm1.4 in
- Tabuk 512 km · 22 °C72 °F · 22 mm0.9 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hail?
August is the warmest month in Hail, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hail?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (63 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hail?
April is the wettest month with about 7 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Hail?
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.