AI-generatedBurayda at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 45°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,080 h
- Rain a year
- 91 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 606 m
Climate in Burayda
Burayda has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 45 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year, Burayda is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Burayda
The best time to visit Burayda is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 45 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 91 mm fall in an average year.
Burayda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Burayda in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–40 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Burayda in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 43–45 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Burayda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–42 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Burayda in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:0217:37
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:48–06:33 · evening 17:06–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:39–05:48 · evening 17:51–18:00
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Burayda compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 39° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 39° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Burayda in October?
In October, Burayda is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Burayda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:02 – 17:37
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 12 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Burayda
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Burayda: score 95 against 48. In February, days are 13 °C cooler than in October. February has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 hbetter | 7.6 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 3 mm | 7 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Burayda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January21° · 6.8 h
In January, Burayda is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in January95February24° · 7.6 h
In February, Burayda is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in February89March28° · 8.0 h
In March, Burayda is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in March56April34° · 8.5 h
In April, Burayda is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in April50May40° · 9.5 h
In May, Burayda is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in May50June43° · 10.0 h
In June, Burayda is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in June50July44° · 9.9 h
In July, Burayda is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in July50August45° · 9.6 h
In August, Burayda is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in August50September42° · 9.1 h
In September, Burayda is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in September48October37° · 8.4 h
In October, Burayda is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in October89November28° · 7.0 h
In November, Burayda is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in November93December22° · 6.9 h
In December, Burayda is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Burayda.
Burayda in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 45°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Burayda
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 21° | 7° | 6.8 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 24° | 9° | 7.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 28° | 13° | 8.0 h | 2 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 34° | 19° | 8.5 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 50 | 40° | 24° | 9.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 43° | 26° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 44° | 27° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 45° | 27° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 42° | 24° | 9.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 37° | 20° | 8.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 28° | 14° | 7.0 h | 3 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 22° | 9° | 6.9 h | 2 | 13 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
26.33° N, 43.97° E · 606 m · Asia/Riyadh
Sunshine3,080 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Burayda
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.4 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Burayda, 72 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain91 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Burayda: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Burayda has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Burayda
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in April: 24 km/h
Wind and clouds in Burayda
How breezy and how cloudy Burayda is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Burayda typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 12 % of the sky over Burayda: mostly clear, with about 8.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity233 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Burayda
How often the day gets hot in Burayda (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Burayda has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 37 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Burayda
Weather for your travel dates
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Burayda in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Burayda has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during October half-term (score 48).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 45 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 5 min
- Distance
- 4,650 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Saudi Arabia
- Currency
- Saudi Riyal (SAR)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type G · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +966
- Emergency number
- 911 · 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Burayda vs Ha'il
In October Ha'il has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs 48). During the day Ha'il is 4 °C cooler than Burayda.
| in October | Burayda | Ha'il |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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In October, Burayda ranks 16 of 22 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Burayda
When is the best time to visit Burayda?
The best time to visit Burayda is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Burayda?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 45 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Burayda?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 91 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Burayda get?
Burayda gets around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.0 hours a day; in January there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Burayda in?
Burayda is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Burayda?
A nonstop flight from London to Burayda takes about 6 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Burayda?
Burayda has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during October half-term (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 93.