Climate Insights for Al Khawr

The climate in Al Khawr is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 91mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 24mm of rainfall. Al Khawr is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Al Khawr sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 36°C. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 34°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Al Khawr is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 91mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 24mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 24mm less than November, 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.

Al Khawr is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Al Khawr, which began on June 21, 2026. Al Khawr 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 August at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Al Khawr is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Khawr 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.