Weather in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Live weather in Ha'il, currently 40°C with sunny. 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.
40.5°C
feels like 36.9°C
Sunny
Current Weather in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia Updated at 5:45 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 7% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 6.8 kph (248°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1005.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 0% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 1.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:54 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:28 PM |
What is the weather like in Ha'il right now?
It's dangerously hot in Ha'il: 40°C and clear skies. Not a cloud in sight over Ha'il. It feels slightly cooler than it reads, nearer 37°C. It's a parched 7% humidity right now.
Air quality is moderate (US EPA index 2, PM2.5 31) — acceptable for most people. UV is low at 1 — no sun protection needed today. Sunrise was 05:54 AM, sunset is 06:28 PM: 12h 34m of light in Ha'il.
No rain is expected today, with little to no precipitation on the forecast. Dry conditions look set to hold through today and tonight. That's running about 3°C above the usual September average for Ha'il.
Temperatures stay fairly flat this week, near 40°C most afternoons. That puts Ha'il near record territory — the date record is 42°C.
Bottom line: stay hydrated, seek shade, and avoid the midday sun in Ha'il today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Ha'il, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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Air Quality Index in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 3 (Low) |
| CO: | 128.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 118.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.2 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 4.1 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 31.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 140.6 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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