AI-generatedKhobar at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 41°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 34.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,380 h
- Rain a year
- 75 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Khobar
Khobar has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year, Khobar is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3717:12
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 05:23–06:08 · evening 16:41–17:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:14–05:23 · evening 17:26–17:35
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.
What is the weather like in Khobar in October?
In October, Khobar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Khobar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min05:37 – 17:12
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Riyadh
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %6 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Khobar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.8 °C
Swimming season: Mar – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Khobar ranges from 18.4 °C in February to 34.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 33.0 and 35.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.9° | 17.8° | 19.8° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.4° | 17.3° | 19.5° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 20.4° | 19.3° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.7° | 22.8° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 27.7° | 26.7° | 28.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 30.6° | 29.8° | 31.6° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 32.6° | 31.9° | 33.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 34.0° | 33.0° | 35.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 32.8° | 31.8° | 33.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 30.1° | 29.1° | 30.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.0° | 25.1° | 26.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 21.6° | 20.3° | 22.8° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Khobar
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 9.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Khobar, 84 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Khobar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 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 it, 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.
Rain in Khobar: 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 Khobar: 0 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Khobar
How breezy and how cloudy Khobar 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 Khobar typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 9 % of the sky over Khobar: mostly clear, with about 9.8 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 Khobar
How often the day gets hot in Khobar (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, Khobar has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Khobar
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
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), 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. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 111 days a year, mostly from July to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 95 | 20° | 12° | 18.9° | 7.6 h | 3 | 18 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 22° | 14° | 18.4° | 7.9 h | 2 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 26° | 17° | 20.4° | 7.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 31° | 21° | 23.7° | 8.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 50 | 37° | 26° | 27.7° | 10.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 40° | 28° | 30.6° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 41° | 30° | 32.6° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 41° | 30° | 34.0° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 39° | 27° | 32.8° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 35° | 24° | 30.1° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 28° | 19° | 26.0° | 8.3 h | 2 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 22° | 14° | 21.6° | 7.7 h | 2 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
26.28° N, 50.21° E · 8 m · Asia/Riyadh
Best time to visit Khobar
The best time to visit Khobar is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 75 mm fall in an average year.
Khobar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Khobar in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 26–37 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Khobar in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 40–41 °C by day
- Sea 32 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Khobar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–39 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Khobar in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Khobar for you.
Your best months: February, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Khobar
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 Khobar: score 96 against 53. In February, days are 13 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 12 °C cooler in February. February has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 53 | 96better |
| Day high | 35° | 22° |
| Night low | 24° | 14° |
| Sea | 30.1° | 18.4° |
| Sunshine | 9.8 hbetter | 7.9 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 0 mmbetter | 11 mm |
| Muggy days | 21 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Khobar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January20° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In January, Khobar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in January96February22° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In February, Khobar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in February96March26° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In March, Khobar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in March72April31° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In April, Khobar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in April50May37° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In May, Khobar is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in May50June40° · Sea 31° · 11 h
In June, Khobar is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in June50July41° · Sea 33° · 11 h
In July, Khobar is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in July50August41° · Sea 34° · 11 h
In August, Khobar is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 34.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in August50September39° · Sea 33° · 11 h
In September, Khobar is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 32.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in September53October35° · Sea 30° · 10 h
In October, Khobar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in October94November28° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In November, Khobar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Khobar.
Khobar in November96December22° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In December, Khobar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Khobar.
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Khobar vs. Dammam
In October the holiday weather in Khobar and Dammam is about equally good (score 53 vs. 56). During the day Dammam is 1 °C cooler than Khobar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Khobar | Dammam |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 53 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 34° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Khobar
Weather for your travel dates
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Khobar 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.
Khobar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- Sea 34 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.7 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 35 min
- Distance
- 5,060 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.
Frequently asked questions about Khobar
When is the best time to visit Khobar?
The best time to visit Khobar is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Khobar?
The sea temperature in Khobar ranges from 18.4 °C in February to 34.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from March to December.
Can you swim in Khobar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Khobar?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Khobar?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 75 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Khobar get?
Khobar gets around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.4 hours a day; in January there are 7.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Khobar in?
Khobar uses the time zone Asia/Riyadh, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Khobar?
A nonstop flight from London to Khobar takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Khobar?
Khobar 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 79, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 96.
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