Climate Insights for Afif

The climate in Afif is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 92mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 24mm of rainfall. Afif 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 10°C.

Temperatures in Afif vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 36°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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Afif is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 92mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 24mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, 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.

Afif 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 March, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 Afif, which began on June 21, 2026. Afif 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 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Afif is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 41°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Afif 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.