Climate Insights for Prince Sultan Air Base

The climate in Prince Sultan Air Base is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 35mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 7mm of rainfall. Prince Sultan Air Base 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Prince Sultan Air Base vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 45°C and an average of 38°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Prince Sultan Air Base is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 35mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 7mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, 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.

Prince Sultan Air Base is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Prince Sultan Air Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Prince Sultan Air Base 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 July at around 45°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Prince Sultan Air Base 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 5mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 45°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Prince Sultan Air Base 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.