Al-Qassim Region weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Al-Qassim Region: highs of 44°C (110°F) and about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 27°C (80°F) and cloud cover 16% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and wetter; September brings highs of 40°C (105°F) and 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Buraydah, the largest city in Al-Qassim Region. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Al-Qassim Region?
least pleasant month Weather score 56/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Al-Qassim Region. For better conditions, consider Nov–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Al-Qassim Region in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 3 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average August. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Al-Qassim Region in August?
Days average 44°C (110°F) and nights 27°C (80°F).
Al-Qassim Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C (67°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 2 mm | 26% | best |
| February | 23°C (73°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 2 mm | 27% | best |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 1 mm | 28% | best |
| April | 33°C (92°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 7 mm | 35% | best |
| May | 39°C (102°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm | 30% | least pleasant |
| June | 42°C (108°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm | 11% | least pleasant |
| July | 44°C (111°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm | 13% | least pleasant |
| August | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| September | 40°C (105°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| October | 35°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 mm | 18% | fair |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 5 mm | 27% | best |
| December | 21°C (69°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 9 mm | 25% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Al-Qassim Region in August
Weather can differ a lot within Al-Qassim Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buraydah | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Unaizah | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Ar Rass | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Bukayrīyah | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Mithnab | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Riyāḑ al Khabrā’ | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Khabrā’ | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |
| ‘Uyūn al Jiwā’ | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | least pleasant |