Weather in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Live weather in Ha'il, currently 30°C with clear. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Ha'il is in Saudi Arabia — see weather across all major cities in Saudi Arabia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
30.1°C
feels like 26.9°C
Clear
Current Weather in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia Updated at 11:45 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 15% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 6.8 kph (74°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1009.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 0% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:54 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:29 PM |
What is the weather like in Ha'il right now?
A sultry 30°C night in Ha'il right now, with clear skies. Cloudless night skies over Ha'il at the moment. Real-feel sits just under, around 27°C. The air is dry, with humidity down at 15%.
A middling air-quality reading right now: EPA index 2, PM2.5 17. The sun rose at 05:54 AM and sets at 06:29 PM, for 12h 35m of daylight.
Today looks dry — essentially no rain in the forecast. It warms up as the day goes on, topping out around 40°C. That's right in line with the usual September average for Ha'il.
The week ahead looks settled, with highs holding around 40°C and lows near 26°C. Today's high stays well short of Ha'il's record for the date, 42°C. With clear conditions holding, expect a fine view of the moon tonight.
Drink water and pace yourself — Ha'il is genuinely hot right now.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Ha'il, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Ha'il, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 Today
Air Quality Index in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 125.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 72.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 4.2 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 4.0 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 17.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 48.4 µg/m³ |
About Ha'il
Ha'il sits in the heart of northern Saudi Arabia, cradled between the twin mountain ranges of Aja and Salma, often called the Garden of the Nejd for its oasis-fed greenery against stark desert. Known historically as the gateway to the Arabian Peninsula, this city of around 600,000 residents blends ancient traditions with a calm, unhurried pace. The imposing Qishlah Palace and the remnants of Barzan Palace evoke its past as a key stop on the pilgrim and trade routes. Nearby, the Jubbah valley shelters millennia-old rock carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage site that speaks to human presence in these arid lands. The surrounding landscape is raw and dramatic—golden dunes and granite outcrops under an endlessly wide, blue sky.
Ha'il’s Köppen classification is BWh—hot desert climate—bringing intense summers and brief, mild winters. From May to September, daytime temperatures regularly exceed 45°C, with relentless sunshine and low humidity that parches the air. Nighttime offers little relief, often staying above 30°C. Winters, from December to February, are the reprieve: highs range 15–20°C, while nights can drop near freezing. Rainfall is scarce, averaging under 100 mm annually, mostly in sporadic winter and spring showers that can trigger sudden flash floods in wadis. Sandstorms whip up frequently in spring. Packing for summer means light, loose fabrics, a wide hat, and sunglasses; winter requires layers, including a jacket for chilly evenings.
The best time to visit weather-wise is November through February, when days are warm and pleasant for exploring ancient sites and the surrounding desert landscapes. Notable phenomena include the occasional haboob—a towering wall of dust that can reduce visibility to near zero—and rare frost on winter mornings. Unlike coastal or tropical regions, Ha'il sees no monsoon or hurricanes; its weather is defined by stark clarity and extreme contrasts, offering travelers a pure, uncluttered experience of the desert climate.
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