Qurayyat climate
Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Qurayyat climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 236 | 948 | 130.5 | 6 |
| Feb | 1864 | 439 | 1151 | 120.5 | 3 |
| Mar | 2373 | 745 | 1559 | 80.3 | 0 |
| Apr | 2883 | 1253 | 2068 | 40.2 | 0 |
| May | 3493 | 1762 | 2577 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2068 | 2984 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 40104 | 2271 | 3188 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 40103 | 2271 | 3187 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 3798 | 2068 | 2883 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1661 | 2474 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 2373 | 949 | 1661 | 60.2 | 0 |
| Dec | 1762 | 440 | 1151 | 80.3 | 3 |
| Year | 40104 | 236 | 2169 | 562.2 | 12 |
“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 | 62% | 37% | 3.5 | 10:19 |
| Feb | 57% | 39% | 4.3 | 11:02 |
| Mar | 47% | 34% | 5.7 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 38% | 33% | 6.8 | 12:54 |
| May | 31% | 27% | 7.7 | 13:44 |
| Jun | 29% | 9% | 8.4 | 14:10 |
| Jul | 31% | 7% | 8.2 | 13:00 |
| Aug | 34% | 7% | 7.5 | 13:17 |
| Sep | 34% | 9% | 6.5 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 37% | 21% | 5.0 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 48% | 28% | 3.8 | 10:31 |
| Dec | 57% | 33% | 3.2 | 10:07 |
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 Qurayyat is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C59 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.2 °C40 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 59% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (13 mm0.5 in), the driest is September (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in June to 62% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 7%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in November to 13 km/h (8 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Qurayyat
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and November: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 4 mm0.2 in to 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C104 °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 Qurayyat
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 236 to 4 °C40 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2373 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 745 to 17 °C62 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38100 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °C71 °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 2373 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 949 to 20 °C68 °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.
How Qurayyat compares
Compared with Zarqa, about 145 km to the northwest, Qurayyat is on average 2.1 °C3.8 °F warmer and receives 70% less precipitation (56 mm2.2 in vs 187 mm7.4 in). The difference is largest in July (3.4 °C6.2 °F warmer).
Of the 26 places in Saudi Arabia covered by World Climates, Qurayyat is the 23rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 5th 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: Yazd (Iran, BWh), Al Ashir min Ramadan (Egypt, BWh) and 6th of October City (Egypt, BWh).
Nearby places
- Zarqa 145 km · 19 °C66 °F · 187 mm7.4 in
- Khuraybat as Suq 148 km · 17 °C62 °F · 265 mm10 in
- Amman 149 km · 18 °C64 °F · 187 mm7.4 in
- Suwaylih 161 km · 16 °C61 °F · 265 mm10 in
- Ar Ramtha 186 km · 19 °C67 °F · 207 mm8.2 in
- Irbid 196 km · 18 °C64 °F · 372 mm15 in
- Jerusalem 207 km · 16 °C62 °F · 358 mm14 in
- Hebron 215 km · 16 °C61 °F · 240 mm9.5 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Qurayyat?
July is the warmest month in Qurayyat, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Qurayyat?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Qurayyat?
January is the wettest month with about 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Qurayyat?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and November.
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 642 m, while Qurayyat lies at about 498 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.9 °C1.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.