When to go · Neom
Neom in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (40 °C (104 °F)+ heat), and any date tied to a project opening.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (104 °F (40 °C)+ heat), and any date tied to a project opening.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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–Aug (40 °C (104 °F)+ heat), and any date tied to a project opening.Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (104 °F (40 °C)+ heat), and any date tied to a project opening.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- NeomHighs around 39 °C (102 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 102 °F (39 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °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 Neom, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 39 °C (102 °F)102 °F (39 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 3
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (40 °C+ heat), and any date tied to a project opening.
January: Inside Neom's best window: Nov–Mar.
Neom: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen