Khobar, Saudi Arabia experiences average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 1 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Khobar, Saudi Arabia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.1/10
Best: February, March, April, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 32°C / 22°C
Feels Like 32°C / 22°C
Rainy Days 1
Rainfall 6 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 55%
Wind Speed 23 km/h
Dew Point 17°C
Hottest Month
42°C
July
Avg Low 30°C
Rain 0 days
Coldest Month
13°C
January
Avg High 21°C
Rain 2 days
Driest Month
0 days
May
Avg High 37°C
Avg Low 25°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
June (Gusts 43)
Sea Temperature
18°C – 34°C
Warmest water: August (
34.2°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding July, August, September due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:56
Daylight 13.6h
Sunset 18:34
Live conditions —
Khobar on the map · live conditions
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- City
- Khobar
- Population
- 165.8K
- Coordinates
- 26.28°, 50.21°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 1 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 41°C
Avg Low 29°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 2 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 21°C / 13°C . Feb: 22°C / 13°C . Mar: 26°C / 17°C . Apr: 32°C / 21°C . May: 37°C / 25°C . Jun: 41°C / 28°C . Jul: 42°C / 30°C . Aug: 41°C / 30°C . Sep: 39°C / 27°C . Oct: 35°C / 24°C . Nov: 28°C / 20°C . Dec: 23°C / 15°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 12 mm. Feb: 16 mm. Mar: 9 mm. Apr: 9 mm. May: 2 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 0 mm. Nov: 11 mm. Dec: 11 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 64%. Feb: 63%. Mar: 58%. Apr: 50%. May: 42%. Jun: 37%. Jul: 44%. Aug: 52%. Sep: 55%. Oct: 61%. Nov: 64%. Dec: 67%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 25 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 24 km/h . Jun: 26 km/h . Jul: 24 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 21 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 9h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 18°C . Feb: 18°C . Mar: 20°C . Apr: 24°C . May: 28°C . Jun: 31°C . Jul: 32°C . Aug: 34°C . Sep: 33°C . Oct: 30°C . Nov: 26°C . Dec: 22°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 6. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 42°C | Jul · 42°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 11°C | Jan · 13°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 41 mm | Feb · 16 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 28 km/h | Jun · 26 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Good June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September
Poor October
Good November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 13°C | 18°C / 10°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 9.4h Good | 64% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| February best | 22°C / 13°C | 20°C / 11°C | 2days (16 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 63% Muggy | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 26°C / 17°C | 25°C / 15°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 32°C / 21°C | 31°C / 20°C | 1days (9 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 37°C / 25°C | 37°C / 26°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 12.4h Excellent | 42% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 41°C / 28°C | 40°C / 28°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 12.6h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 42°C / 30°C | 43°C / 32°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 12.1h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 41°C / 30°C | 44°C / 34°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 39°C / 27°C | 41°C / 31°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 35°C / 24°C | 36°C / 26°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 28°C / 20°C | 28°C / 20°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 64% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 23°C / 15°C | 21°C / 13°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 9.2h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Khobar are February, March, April, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Khobar, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Khobar is July, with average daytime highs of 42°C (107°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Khobar is January, with average overnight lows of 13°C (55°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Khobar is February, averaging 16mm of precipitation across 2 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Khobar receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Khobar.
The least favorable months to visit Khobar are July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider February, March, April, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Khobar is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Khobar is 55%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November average 30°C (86°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Khobar are 23 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Khobar averages 21 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 18%. The clearest skies occur in June.
The annual average dew point in Khobar is 17°C (63°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Khobar has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Khobar ranges from 22°C (72°F) to 32°C (90°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
July is not the best time to visit Khobar, with a climate score of 3.6/10. Consider visiting during February, March, April, November, December instead for better conditions.
For July in Khobar, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 42°C (107°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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