When to go · Al‑Aflaj
Al‑Aflaj in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat >45 °C (113 °F), water scarcity).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat >113 °F (45 °C), water scarcity).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C) / 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat >45 °C (113 °F), water scarcity).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat >113 °F (45 °C), water scarcity).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Al‑AflajHighs around 44 °C (111 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 111 °F (44 °C), lows around 82 °F (28 °C), rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
Saudi Arabia overall: The hottest month; only for Asir, diving or business trips.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Al‑Aflaj, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 44 °C (111 °F)111 °F (44 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Aug: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 1
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat >45 °C, water scarcity).
January: Inside Al‑Aflaj's best window: Oct–Mar (cooler, <35 °C).
Al‑Aflaj: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen