When to go · Wadi al-Dawasir
Wadi al-Dawasir in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 44°C (111°F)111°F (44°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–Aug (extreme heat).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Wadi al-DawasirHighs around 44 °C (111 °F), lows around 29 °C (84 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 111 °F (44 °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 Wadi al-Dawasir, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 44 °C (111 °F)111 °F (44 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 1
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 Wadi al-Dawasir's best window: Nov–Feb.
Wadi al-Dawasir: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen