Climate Insights for Khamis Mushayt
'Asir Province, Saudi Arabia
Climate Overview
The climate in Khamis Mushayt is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 429 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 122 mm of rainfall. Khamis Mushayt is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Khamis Mushayt is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 16.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Khamis Mushayt is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Khamis Mushayt vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Khamis Mushayt vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Khamis Mushayt is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 429 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 122 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 4 mm. That's 117 mm less than August, 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.Khamis Mushayt is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.6 in less than August, 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
Khamis Mushayt is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Khamis Mushayt is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Khamis Mushayt is during February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Khamis Mushayt is during February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khamis Mushayt 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 Khamis Mushayt 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.