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Dhahran in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
43°C (109°F) / 32°C (90°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Low
Saudi Arabia overall
Prices
Low
Saudi Arabia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Dhahran

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • DhahranHighs around 43 °C (109 °F), lows around 32 °C (90 °F), 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 Dhahran, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 43 °C (109 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0 (better)

    Jan: 5

  • 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 (extreme heat).

January: Inside Dhahran's best window: Nov–Feb.

Dhahran: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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