Climate Insights for Al Khums

The climate in Al Khums is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 247mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 78mm of rainfall. Al Khums is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Al Khums sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Al Khums is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 247mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 78mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 78mm less than December, 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.

Al Khums is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Al Khums, which began on September 23, 2026. Al Khums 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Al Khums is during January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Khums 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.