AI-generatedHofuf at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 46°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,370 h
- Rain a year
- 52 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 159 m
Climate in Hofuf
Hofuf has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 46 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,370 hours of sunshine a year, Hofuf is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hofuf
The best time to visit Hofuf is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 46 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 52 mm fall in an average year.
Hofuf through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hofuf in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30–42 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Hofuf in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 45–46 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Hofuf in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30–43 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Hofuf in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – 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: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 38°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 36°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3917:15
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 05:25–06:10 · evening 16:45–17:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:16–05:25 · evening 17:29–17:38
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 Hofuf compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 40° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 40° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Hofuf in October?
In October, Hofuf is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.7 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hofuf.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min05:39 – 17:15
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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 Hofuf
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 Hofuf: score 97 against 50. In February, days are 13 °C cooler than in October. February has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 38° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 9.7 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 9 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hofuf month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January22° · 7.8 h
In January, Hofuf is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in January97February25° · 8.0 h
In February, Hofuf is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in February78March30° · 7.9 h
In March, Hofuf is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in March48April36° · 8.4 h
In April, Hofuf is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °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 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in April50May42° · 10.1 h
In May, Hofuf is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10.1 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in May50June45° · 11.2 h
In June, Hofuf is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 11.2 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 Hofuf.
Hofuf in June50July46° · 10.5 h
In July, Hofuf is very hot: daytime highs average 46 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 10.5 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in July50August46° · 10.4 h
In August, Hofuf is very hot: daytime highs average 46 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 10.4 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 Hofuf.
Hofuf in August50September43° · 10.4 h
In September, Hofuf is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10.4 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 Hofuf.
Hofuf in September50October38° · 9.7 h
In October, Hofuf is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.7 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in October81November30° · 8.5 h
In November, Hofuf is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in November96December24° · 7.9 h
In December, Hofuf is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hofuf.
Hofuf in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hofuf
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in July (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November.
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 | 96 | 22° | 9° | 7.8 h | 2 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 25° | 11° | 8.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 30° | 15° | 7.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 36° | 20° | 8.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 50 | 42° | 26° | 10.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 45° | 28° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 46° | 30° | 10.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 46° | 30° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 43° | 26° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 38° | 22° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 30° | 16° | 8.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 24° | 11° | 7.9 h | 2 | 9 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Hofuf
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 9.7 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Hofuf, 84 % 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.
Rain
Rain in Hofuf: 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, it hardly ever rains in Hofuf: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index
UV index in Hofuf
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Hofuf
How breezy and how cloudy Hofuf 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 Hofuf typically peaks at 17 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 8 % of the sky over Hofuf: mostly clear, with about 9.7 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Hofuf
How often the day gets hot in Hofuf (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, it is hot in Hofuf every day, with an average daytime high of 38 °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
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Hofuf 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.
Hofuf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 43 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 46 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 40 min
- Distance
- 5,100 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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Hofuf vs Dhahran
In October the holiday weather in Hofuf and Dhahran is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day Dhahran is 1 °C cooler than Hofuf.
| in October | Hofuf | Dhahran |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 38° | 37° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Hofuf
When is the best time to visit Hofuf?
The best time to visit Hofuf is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hofuf?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 46 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Hofuf?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 52 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Hofuf get?
Hofuf gets around 3,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.2 hours a day; in January there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Hofuf in?
Hofuf is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hofuf?
A nonstop flight from London to Hofuf takes about 6 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hofuf?
Hofuf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 96.