Dhahran, Saudi Arabia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia? If you're planning to go to Dhahran, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Based on the climate and weather in Dhahran, the best time to go is November. See below for details.

Important essentials for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Dhahran, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia by month

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January

If you vacation in Dhahran during January, you may see that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

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February

If you vacation in Dhahran during February, you are likely to find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

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March

If you visit Dhahran during March, you may see that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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April

April can be sweltering and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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May

Traveling to Dhahran in May, you will notice that it is scorchingly hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (high 30s C).

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June

If you go to Dhahran in June, you will notice that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 100s F (low 40s C).

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July

July in Dhahran can be excruciatingly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 100s F (low 40s C) during the day.

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August

If you visit Dhahran during August, you are likely to see that it is blindingly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

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September

If you visit Dhahran during September, you will probably find that it can be blisteringly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

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October

October for Dhahran is blindingly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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November

November here is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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December

December in Dhahran is mild. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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Activities for Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Dhahran.

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