Climate Insights for Najran
Najran Region, Saudi Arabia
Climate Overview
The climate in Najran is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 41 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 14 mm of rainfall. Najran 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Najran is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 1.6 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 0.5 in of rainfall. Najran 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Najran vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 17°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.Temperatures in Najran vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 88°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Najran is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 41 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 14 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, 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.Najran is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 1.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 0.6 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, 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
Najran is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Najran is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Najran is during January, February, March, 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 2 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Najran is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 99°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 Najran 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 Najran 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.