Climate Insights for An Nuhūd

The climate in An Nuhūd is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 235mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 83mm of rainfall. An Nuhūd is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperatures in An Nuhūd vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

An Nuhūd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 235mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 83mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 83mm less than August, 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.

An Nuhūd is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/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 speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in An Nuhūd, which began on June 21, 2026. An Nuhūd 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 March at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit An Nuhūd is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for An Nuhūd 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.