AI-generatedKhamis Mushait at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jun · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 106 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,998 m
Climate in Khamis Mushait
Khamis Mushait has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Khamis Mushait is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Khamis Mushait
The best time to visit Khamis Mushait is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. The wettest month is April with 36 mm of precipitation.
Khamis Mushait through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Khamis Mushait in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–31 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Khamis Mushait in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Khamis Mushait in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–31 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Khamis Mushait in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:0217:47
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:49–06:31 · evening 17:18–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:40–05:49 · evening 18:01–18:09
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 Khamis Mushait compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Khamis Mushait in October?
In October, Khamis Mushait is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:02 – 17:47
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 15 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %89 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Khamis Mushait
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 Khamis Mushait: score 95 against 90. In February, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. February has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 6 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Khamis Mushait month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January22° · 6.9 h
In January, Khamis Mushait 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. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in January95February24° · 7.4 h
In February, Khamis Mushait is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in February92March25° · 7.4 h
In March, Khamis Mushait is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in March83April28° · 7.4 h
In April, Khamis Mushait is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in April70May31° · 7.5 h
In May, Khamis Mushait is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in May59June33° · 7.8 h
In June, Khamis Mushait is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in June57July33° · 6.9 h
In July, Khamis Mushait is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in July57August33° · 6.7 h
In August, Khamis Mushait is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in August67September31° · 7.2 h
In September, Khamis Mushait is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in September90October28° · 7.7 h
In October, Khamis Mushait is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in October94November25° · 7.2 h
In November, Khamis Mushait is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in November94December23° · 7.2 h
In December, Khamis Mushait is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Khamis Mushait.
Khamis Mushait in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Khamis Mushait
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to September.
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 | 22° | 9° | 6.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 24° | 11° | 7.4 h | 2 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 25° | 13° | 7.4 h | 5 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 28° | 15° | 7.4 h | 7 | 36 |
| MayMay | 70 | 31° | 17° | 7.5 h | 4 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 33° | 19° | 7.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 33° | 19° | 6.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 33° | 19° | 6.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 31° | 17° | 7.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 28° | 14° | 7.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 25° | 11° | 7.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 23° | 9° | 7.2 h | 1 | 2 |
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
18.30° N, 42.73° E · 1,998 m · Asia/Riyadh
Sunshine hours in Khamis Mushait
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 7.7 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Khamis Mushait, 65 % 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 in Khamis Mushait: 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, Khamis Mushait has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Khamis Mushait
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 and clouds in Khamis Mushait
How breezy and how cloudy Khamis Mushait 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 Khamis Mushait typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 15 % of the sky over Khamis Mushait: mostly clear, with about 7.7 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 and humidity in Khamis Mushait
How often the day gets hot in Khamis Mushait (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, Khamis Mushait has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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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Khamis Mushait 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.
Khamis Mushait has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,270 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.
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Khamis Mushait vs Abha
In October Abha has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs 90). During the day Abha is 2 °C cooler than Khamis Mushait.
| in October | Khamis Mushait | Abha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Oct – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Khamis Mushait
When is the best time to visit Khamis Mushait?
The best time to visit Khamis Mushait is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Khamis Mushait?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Khamis Mushait?
The wettest month is April with 36 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Khamis Mushait get?
Khamis Mushait gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.8 hours a day; in August there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Khamis Mushait in?
Khamis Mushait is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Khamis Mushait?
A nonstop flight from London to Khamis Mushait takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Khamis Mushait?
Khamis Mushait has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 68, summer holidays 57, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 94.