SeasonMapSaudi Arabia in August
August is Saudi Arabia's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 7 destinations average 55/100, led by Jeddah at 87 — 41°C and 0 rainy days — while Abha is cooler at 25°C and scores 77.
#12 of 12 months for Saudi Arabia · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Saudi Arabia in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeddah | Beach | 41°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 87 tier A | — |
| 2 | Abha | City | 25°C | 207 mm · 26 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 3 | Taif | City | 33°C | 19 mm · 6 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 4 | Mecca | City | 40°C | 4 mm · 2 days | 41 tier F | — |
| 5 | AlUla | City | 41°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 40 tier F | — |
| 6 | Medina | City | 40°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 34 tier F | — |
| 7 | Riyadh | City | 40°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 30 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Saudi Arabia in August
- Saudi summer holidays · Mecca · 15 Jun – 31 Aug (usually)
- Aseer Summer Season · Abha · 25 Jun – 1 Sep
- Date harvest · Medina · 15 Aug – 15 Oct (usually)