Climate Insights for Al ‘Aqīq

The climate in Al ‘Aqīq is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 55mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 17mm of rainfall. Al ‘Aqīq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperatures in Al ‘Aqīq vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Al ‘Aqīq is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 55mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 17mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, 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.

Al ‘Aqīq is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Al ‘Aqīq, which began on September 23, 2026. Al ‘Aqīq 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 June at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Al ‘Aqīq is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al ‘Aqīq 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.