AI-generatedNajran at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jul · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 25 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,310 m
Climate in Najran
Najran has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while December is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Najran is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Najran
The best time to visit Najran is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to January. From April to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 25 mm fall in an average year.
Najran through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Najran in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 31–37 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Najran in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Najran in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–36 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Najran in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–29 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:5617:42
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 05:43–06:25 · evening 17:13–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:34–05:43 · evening 17:56–18:04
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 Najran compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Najran in October?
In October, Najran is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Najran.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min05:56 – 17:42
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 13 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Najran
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Najran: score 97 against 72. In December, days are 6 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Najran month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January26° · 7.5 h
In January, Najran is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Najran.
Najran in January86February29° · 7.8 h
In February, Najran is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Najran.
Najran in February69March31° · 7.9 h
In March, Najran is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Najran.
Najran in March53April34° · 8.1 h
In April, Najran is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. 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 Najran.
Najran in April48May37° · 8.5 h
In May, Najran is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. 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 Najran.
Najran in May47June39° · 8.1 h
In June, Najran is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °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. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Najran.
Najran in June44July39° · 7.2 h
In July, Najran is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. 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 Najran.
Najran in July45August39° · 7.4 h
In August, Najran is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 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 Najran.
Najran in August46September36° · 7.8 h
In September, Najran is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 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 Najran.
Najran in September72October31° · 8.2 h
In October, Najran is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Najran.
Najran in October92November28° · 8.2 h
In November, Najran is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Najran.
Najran in November97December25° · 8.1 h
In December, Najran is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Najran.
Najran 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 Najran
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (8°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to May and in 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 | 95 | 26° | 8° | 7.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 29° | 11° | 7.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 31° | 15° | 7.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 34° | 18° | 8.1 h | 2 | 7 |
| MayMay | 48 | 37° | 19° | 8.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 39° | 20° | 8.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 39° | 22° | 7.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 39° | 21° | 7.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 36° | 18° | 7.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 31° | 14° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 28° | 12° | 8.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 97 | 25° | 8° | 8.1 h | 0 | 0 |
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 Najran
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 8.2 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Najran, 69 % 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 Najran: 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 Najran: 1 mm in the whole month.
UV index
UV index in Najran
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 30 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 Najran
How breezy and how cloudy Najran 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 Najran typically peaks at 18 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 13 % of the sky over Najran: mostly clear, with about 8.2 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 Najran
How often the day gets hot in Najran (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, Najran has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Najran
Weather for your travel dates
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Najran 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.
Najran has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 45).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 45
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h
- Distance
- 5,430 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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Najran vs Khamis Mushait
In October Khamis Mushait has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 72). During the day Khamis Mushait is 3 °C cooler than Najran.
| in October | Najran | Khamis Mushait |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Oct – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Najran
When is the best time to visit Najran?
The best time to visit Najran is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Najran?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 22 °C. December is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Najran?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 25 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Najran get?
Najran gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.5 hours a day; in July there are 7.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Najran in?
Najran is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Najran?
A nonstop flight from London to Najran takes about 7 h, for a straight-line distance of about 5,430 km.
Which school holidays are best for Najran?
Najran has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 48, summer holidays 45, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 96.