Climate Insights for Ha'il
Hail, Ḥa'il Province, Saudi Arabia
Climate Overview
The climate in Ha'il is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 99 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 29 mm of rainfall. Ha'il 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 7°C.The climate in Ha'il is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 3.9 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Ha'il 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 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Ha'il vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ha'il vary considerably across the year, with a 61°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 105°F and an average of 95°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ha'il is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 99 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 29 mm less than November, 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.Ha'il is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.1 in less than November, 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.
Wind
Ha'il 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 March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ha'il is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ha'il is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 41°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ha'il is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 105°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°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 Ha'il 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 Ha'il 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.