Climate Insights for Aţ Ţafīlah

The climate in Aţ Ţafīlah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 119mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 37mm of rainfall. Aţ Ţafīlah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, August, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Aţ Ţafīlah vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Aţ Ţafīlah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 119mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 37mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. That's 37mm less than December, 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.

Aţ Ţafīlah 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 October, 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 Aţ Ţafīlah, which began on June 21, 2026. Aţ Ţafīlah 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 June at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Aţ Ţafīlah is during March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aţ Ţafīlah 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.