Climate Insights for Dammam
Dammam Governorate, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Climate Overview
The climate in Dammam is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 75 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 17 mm of rainfall. Dammam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Dammam is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 3 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Dammam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Dammam vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Dammam vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 104°F and an average of 97°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Dammam is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 75 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. 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.Dammam is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. 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.
Wind
Dammam is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Dammam is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Dammam 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 13 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Dammam is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 104°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dammam 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dammam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.