Climate Insights for Dukhān

The climate in Dukhān is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 47mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 9mm of rainfall. Dukhān is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Dukhān sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 36°C. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 18°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Dukhān is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 47mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 9mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. 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.

Dukhān is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h 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 25km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Dukhān, which began on March 20, 2026. Dukhān 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Dukhān is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dukhān 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.