Al Qaşīm has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Al Qaşīm has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C across all 5 cities, with approximately 54 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 26%. Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
The warmest city is Al Midhnab with average July highs of 45.5°C, while Buraydah is the coldest with average January lows of -0.1°C. Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and dry conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌤️ | 27.9°C | 0.3°C | 14.1°C | 44% | 9 | 2.8 | 4.20 |
| February | ☀️ | 30.7°C | 1.7°C | 16.2°C | 36% | 6 | 2.9 | 5.10 |
| March | ☀️ | 34.8°C | 5.6°C | 20.2°C | 31% | 8 | 3.1 | 6.00 |
| April | 😎 | 38.9°C | 10.8°C | 24.9°C | 27% | 9 | 3.1 | 6.70 |
| May | 🥵 | 43.1°C | 16.9°C | 30.0°C | 18% | 1 | 3.0 | 7.30 |
| June | 🥵 | 44.5°C | 21.8°C | 33.2°C | 12% | 0 | 2.9 | 8.00 |
| July | 🥵 | 45.4°C | 23.5°C | 34.4°C | 12% | 0 | 2.8 | 7.90 |
| August | 🥵 | 45.2°C | 23.6°C | 34.4°C | 13% | 1 | 2.7 | 7.40 |
| September | 🥵 | 43.3°C | 20.7°C | 32.0°C | 14% | 0 | 2.6 | 6.60 |
| October | 😎 | 38.8°C | 15.5°C | 27.2°C | 19% | 2 | 2.8 | 5.60 |
| November | ☀️ | 32.7°C | 7.9°C | 20.3°C | 35% | 8 | 3.1 | 4.30 |
| December | ☀️ | 28.3°C | 2.7°C | 15.5°C | 44% | 10 | 2.9 | 3.90 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 5 cities in Al Qaşīm
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Region-wide monthly averages across 5 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 44% in January · annual avg 26%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Al Qaşīm's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 2021 was the warmest year overall and 1992 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2021 (avg: 26.4°C), while the coldest year was 1992 (avg: 23.2°C).
Averaged across all 5 cities in Al Qaşīm · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 5 cities in Al Qaşīm · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 5 cities in Al Qaşīm for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 🌧️ | 12.8°C | 25.2°C | 37.5°C | 218 | 28% | 2.8 m/s |
2024 | 13.2°C | 25.8°C | 38.4°C | 144 | 31% | 3.0 m/s |
2023 | 13.8°C | 25.7°C | 37.5°C | 213 | 32% | 2.8 m/s |
2022 🔥 | 13.1°C | 26.1°C | 39.0°C | 43 | 25% | 2.9 m/s |
2021 | 14.2°C | 26.4°C | 38.6°C | 37 | 24% | 2.9 m/s |
2020 | 12.8°C | 25.5°C | 38.1°C | 36 | 25% | 2.9 m/s |
2019 | 13.0°C | 25.8°C | 38.5°C | 10 | 26% | 2.9 m/s |
2018 | 13.8°C | 25.9°C | 38.0°C | 15 | 26% | 2.9 m/s |
2017 | 12.9°C | 25.4°C | 37.9°C | 14 | 24% | 3.0 m/s |
2016 | 12.5°C | 25.4°C | 38.3°C | 77 | 25% | 2.8 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
