When to go · Qatif
Qatif in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C) / 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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–Sep (extreme heat).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- QatifHighs around 43 °C (109 °F), lows around 29 °C (84 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 109 °F (43 °C), lows around 84 °F (29 °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 Qatif, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 43 °C (109 °F)109 °F (43 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Aug: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 3
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat).
January: Inside Qatif's best window: Oct–Mar.
Qatif: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen