Climate Insights for Madīnat ash Shamāl

The climate in Madīnat ash Shamāl is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 74mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 16mm of rainfall. Madīnat ash Shamāl 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Madīnat ash Shamāl sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 35°C. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 34°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Madīnat ash Shamāl is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 74mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 16mm of rainfall. January 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.

Madīnat ash Shamāl is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 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 21km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Madīnat ash Shamāl, which began on September 23, 2026. Madīnat ash Shamāl 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (89 days from now).

The best time to visit Madīnat ash Shamāl is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Madīnat ash Shamāl 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.