When to go · Onizah
Onizah in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C) / 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- OnizahHighs around 45 °C (113 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 113 °F (45 °C), lows around 82 °F (28 °C), rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
Saudi Arabia overall: The hottest month; only for Asir, diving or business trips.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Onizah, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 45 °C (113 °F)113 °F (45 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Aug: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 4
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat).
January: Inside Onizah's best window: Nov–Feb.
Onizah: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen