Climate Insights for Ash Shāmīyah

The climate in Ash Shāmīyah is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 98mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 23mm of rainfall. Ash Shāmīyah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Ash Shāmīyah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 46°C and an average of 38°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Ash Shāmīyah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 98mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 23mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 23mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Ash Shāmīyah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ash Shāmīyah, which began on March 20, 2026. Ash Shāmīyah is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 46°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ash Shāmīyah is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 46°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ash Shāmīyah based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.