Dhahran, Saudi Arabia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia? If you're planning to go to Dhahran, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

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.

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

January

If you visit Dhahran during January, you are likely to find that it is mild. 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 occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Dresses

February

Traveling to Dhahran in February, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Dresses
Long skirts
Umbrella
Socks
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear

March

If you vacation in Dhahran during March, you are likely to find 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 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sandals
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage

April

If you visit Dhahran during April, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Umbrella
Skirts
Sandals
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear

May

If you vacation in Dhahran during May, you are likely to find that it can be blisteringly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Sunglasses
Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light shorts
Skirts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light dresses

June

June in Dhahran is sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Extremely thin shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light skirts
Sandals
Thin tank or crop tops
Sunglasses
Extremely light dresses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sarong

July

If you visit Dhahran during July, you are likely to find that it is unbearably hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 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.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light skirts
Extremely thin shorts
Thin tank or crop tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Extremely light dresses
Sandals
Sunglasses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sarong

August

August for Dhahran is sweltering, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin tank or crop tops
Extremely thin shorts
Light skirts
Extremely light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sarong
Sunglasses
Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion

September

Traveling to Dhahran in September, you will notice that it is scorchingly hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 100s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Extremely light dresses
Sunglasses
Light skirts
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Extremely thin shorts
Sarong
Sandals
Thin tank or crop tops

October

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sunglasses
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light shorts
Skirts
Sandals
Light dresses
Tank tops

November

If you visit Dhahran during November, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Skirts

December

If you visit Dhahran during December, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Light footwear
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion

Year-round what to wear/what to pack 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.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types G
A SIM card that works in Dhahran

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