July weather forecast
Saudi Arabia

July in Saudi Arabia is characterized by the continuation of extreme heat and arid conditions, making it one of the hottest and driest months of the year. The temperatures in the capital city, Riyadh, hover around 30°C (86°F) to 44°C (111.2°F), often peaking around midday. Coastal cities, including Jeddah and Dammam, also experience intense heat, with temperatures ranging from 29°C (84.2°F) to 41°C (105.8°F).

Northern regions such as Tabuk and Turaif continue to experience high temperatures similar to June, with the daytime temperatures fluctuating between 35°C (95°F) and 40°C (104°F), and night temperatures seldom falling below 20°C (68°F). Highland regions, including Taif and Abha, experience slightly cooler but still high temperatures, ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 35°C (95°F).

Rainfall in July is practically non-existent, with the country-wide average falling below 5mm (0.2"). The western and southwestern highlands that usually receive a higher amount of precipitation throughout the year also see an extreme drop in rainfall during this month.

Compared to June, July offers no respite from the extreme heat. The entire country experiences clear, sunny skies, but the high temperatures often limit outdoor activities to the early morning or late evening hours. Given these conditions, July along with August, is generally considered the peak of summer in Saudi Arabia, marked by soaring temperatures and sparse precipitation.

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• Riyadh - July »
  In Riyadh rain does not fall in June, July and September. Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 29.3°C (84.7°F) is noted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia throughout July.
• Jeddah - July »
  July is the least humid month in Jeddah with an average relative humidity of 53%. July, marked by an average high-temperature of 39.4°C (102.9°F) and a low-temperature of 26.6°C (79.9°F), is the warmest month in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Mecca - July »
  On the last day of July, in Mecca, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:00 +03. In Mecca the average sunshine duration in July is 10.1h.
• Medina - July »
  In Medina, in July, during 0.4 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Medina's July showcases an average high-temperature of a still scorching 42.9°C (109.2°F), mirroring the conditions of the previous month.
• Dammam - July »
  On the first day of July in Dammam sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset at 18:37. In Dammam, Saudi Arabia, in July, the average water temperature is 32.4°C (90.3°F).
• Buraydah - July »
  With July's arrival, Buraydah notes an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 43.2°C (109.8°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. What time are sunrise and sunset in July in Buraydah?
• Tabuk - July »
  On the first day of July in Tabuk, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:35. The months with the least rainfall in Tabuk are July and September with 0mm (0") of accumulated rain.
• Abha - July »
  The rise and fall of temperatures and precipitation levels in June, and July create an interesting contrasting climatic blueprint unique to Abha. In Abha, in July, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.
• Khamis Mushait - July »
  On the first day of July in Khamis Mushait sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:49. The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, during July are 31°C (87.8°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F) respectively.
• Hail - July »
  July continues the trend of hot summer weather, battling June for the title of warmest month in Hail. In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 19:12.
• Najran - July »
  The warmest month in Najran is July, with an average high-temperature of 39.3°C (102.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F). On the first day of July in Najran sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:41.
• Al Jubail - July »
  July in Al Jubail presents the peak of the summer season, featuring the highest sea temperature average for the year at a scorching 32.2°C (90°F). On the last day of July, in Al Jubail, sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset at 18:30 +03.