Climate Insights for El Attaf

The climate in El Attaf is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 528mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 93mm of rainfall. El Attaf 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 5°C.

Temperatures in El Attaf vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

El Attaf is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 528mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 93mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6mm. That's 87mm less than March, 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.

El Attaf is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in El Attaf, which began on June 21, 2026. El Attaf 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit El Attaf is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Attaf 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.