When to go · Khamis Mushayt
Khamis Mushayt in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia)). Across Saudi Arabia: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 19
- Crowds
- Medium
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia)). Across Saudi Arabia: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
- JuneGreatInside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
- JulyGreatInside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
- AugustGreatInside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
Weather in March
- Khamis MushaytHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 19 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 19 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Ramadan big impact
About 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (lunar, moves yearly — check) · Saudi Arabia
No eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight (non-Muslims too); restaurants open at sunset (iftar) and stay open late; shops close in the afternoon and reopen until 01:00–02:00; offices work short hours.
Eid al-Fitr big impact
About 9–13 Mar 2027 (lunar — check) · Saudi Arabia
Several days of public holiday; flights and hotels full, government offices closed; fireworks and events.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Medium
Saudi Arabia overall: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Khamis Mushayt, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 19 (better)
May: 34
Crowds
Mar: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
May: 1
March: Outside the best window (May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia)). Across Saudi Arabia: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.
May: Inside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
Khamis Mushayt: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast