When to go · Al‑Aflaj
Al‑Aflaj in September
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
- 40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- 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 September?
September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- Al‑AflajHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 104 °F (40 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Medium
Saudi Arabia overall: Still hot; National Day (23 Sep) brings events and road closures.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Al‑Aflaj, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 40 °C (104 °F)104 °F (40 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 0 (better)
Jan: 1
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
September: 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