AI-generatedKhaybar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Aug · 44°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 48 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 730 m
Climate in Khaybar
Khaybar has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Khaybar is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Khaybar
The best time to visit Khaybar 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 44 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 48 mm fall in an average year.
Khaybar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Khaybar in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30–40 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Khaybar in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 43–44 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Khaybar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30–42 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Khaybar in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 3 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: January
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 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:2117:56
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 06:06–06:52 · evening 17:25–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:58–06:06 · evening 18:10–18:19
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 Khaybar 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 33° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 39° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Khaybar in October?
In October, Khaybar is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 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 Khaybar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:21 – 17:56
- 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
- 14 %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 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Khaybar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Khaybar: score 96 against 47. In January, days are 14 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 3 mm | 7 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Khaybar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January23° · 7.8 h
In January, Khaybar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Khaybar.
Khaybar in January96February26° · 7.9 h
In February, Khaybar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Khaybar.
Khaybar in February75March30° · 8.4 h
In March, Khaybar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Khaybar.
Khaybar in March50April35° · 9.2 h
In April, Khaybar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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 Khaybar.
Khaybar in April50May40° · 9.6 h
In May, Khaybar is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Khaybar.
Khaybar in May50June43° · 10.0 h
In June, Khaybar is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °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 Khaybar.
Khaybar in June50July43° · 9.6 h
In July, Khaybar is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Khaybar.
Khaybar in July50August44° · 8.9 h
In August, Khaybar is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. 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 Khaybar.
Khaybar in August48September42° · 8.4 h
In September, Khaybar is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. 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 Khaybar.
Khaybar in September47October37° · 8.1 h
In October, Khaybar is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 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 Khaybar.
Khaybar in October76November30° · 7.6 h
In November, Khaybar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Khaybar.
Khaybar in November96December26° · 7.7 h
In December, Khaybar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Khaybar.
Khaybar 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 Khaybar
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 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (26°). 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 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 | 23° | 8° | 7.8 h | 1 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 26° | 10° | 7.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 30° | 14° | 8.4 h | 1 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 35° | 18° | 9.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| MayMay | 50 | 40° | 22° | 9.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 43° | 25° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 43° | 26° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 44° | 26° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 42° | 24° | 8.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 37° | 20° | 8.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 30° | 15° | 7.6 h | 2 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 26° | 10° | 7.7 h | 1 | 6 |
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 Khaybar
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 8.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Khaybar, 70 % 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 Khaybar: 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, Khaybar has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Khaybar
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 13).
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 Khaybar
How breezy and how cloudy Khaybar 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 Khaybar 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 14 % of the sky over Khaybar: mostly clear, with about 8.1 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 Khaybar
How often the day gets hot in Khaybar (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, Khaybar 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 Khaybar
Weather for your travel dates
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Khaybar 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.
Khaybar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 43 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.8 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 5 h 50 min
- Distance
- 4,400 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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Khaybar compared
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Khaybar vs Medina
In October the holiday weather in Khaybar and Medina is about equally good (score 47 vs 47). During the day Medina is 1 °C warmer than Khaybar.
| in October | Khaybar | Medina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 38° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Khaybar
When is the best time to visit Khaybar?
The best time to visit Khaybar 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 Khaybar?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Khaybar?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 48 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Khaybar get?
Khaybar gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.0 hours a day; in November there are 7.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Khaybar in?
Khaybar is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Khaybar?
A nonstop flight from London to Khaybar takes about 5 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Khaybar?
Khaybar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 96.