When to go · Dhahran
Dhahran in September
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C) / 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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 (extreme heat).
Is another month better than September?
September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- DhahranHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 29 °C (84 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 104 °F (40 °C), lows around 84 °F (29 °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 Dhahran, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 40 °C (104 °F)104 °F (40 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Sep: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 0 (better)
Jan: 5
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 (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