Saudi Arabia has many different climates, but is dominated by BWh.
Classifications
Classification | Count | Köppen-Geiger | Examples |
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Hot desert climates | 2715 | BWh | Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Hofuf |
Cold semi-arid climates | 131 | BSk | Abha, Ahl Sufran, Al Mani, Al Dahrah, Al Awran |
Cold desert climates | 42 | BWk | Sanad, Majaba, Hafir, Yaud, Dulaym |
Hot semi-arid climates | 15 | BSh | Qaisumah, Al Kulla, Al Tamam, Al Abbas, Masqarah |
Riyadh
Riyadh has a desert climate. During the year, there is virtually no rainfall. According to Köppen and Geiger, this climate is classified as BWh. The average annual temperature is 25.4 °C in Riyadh. Precipitation here averages 111 mm.
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The climate here is "desert." In Jeddah, there is virtually no rainfall during the year. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is BWh. The temperature here averages 28.0 °C. About 52 mm of precipitation falls annually.
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The climate in Mecca is called a desert climate. There is virtually no rainfall all year long in Mecca. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is BWh. The average annual temperature is 30.0 °C in Mecca. In a year, the average rainfall is 70 mm.
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Medina's climate is a desert one. In Medina, there is virtually no rainfall during the year. The climate here is classified as BWh by the Köppen-Geiger system. The average temperature in Medina is 27.5 °C. The rainfall here averages 41 mm.
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Hofuf's climate is a desert one. In Hofuf, there is virtually no rainfall during the year. This location is classified as BWh by Köppen and Geiger. The average temperature in Hofuf is 26.2 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is 74 mm.
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- 'Asir Region
- Al Bahah Region
- Al Jawf Region
- Al Madinah Region
- Al-Qassim Region
- Eastern Province
- Ha'il Region
- Jazan Region
- Makkah Region
- Najran Region
- Northern Borders Region
- Riyadh Region
- Tabuk Region
Places

Al Hawatimah
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 31.4°C
Precipitation: 169 mm

Al Muwaylih
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 24.4°C
Precipitation: 9 mm

Al Uqayr
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 26.8°C
Precipitation: 67 mm

Anda
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 31.4°C
Precipitation: 212 mm

Ash Shaqqah al Yamaniyah
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 31.4°C
Precipitation: 143 mm

Bu Tawq
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.1°C
Precipitation: 138 mm

Daghbaj
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.4°C
Precipitation: 93 mm

Damrur
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 29.3°C
Precipitation: 68 mm

Domot
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.1°C
Precipitation: 139 mm

Harkat
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.5°C
Precipitation: 94 mm

Haylah
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.0°C
Precipitation: 136 mm

Khawlah
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.0°C
Precipitation: 140 mm

Khushah
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.8°C
Precipitation: 176 mm

Kidan
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 29.6°C
Precipitation: 71 mm

King Abdullah Economic City
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 28.5°C
Precipitation: 45 mm

Makasir
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 31.4°C
Precipitation: 202 mm

Misna
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 31.2°C
Precipitation: 130 mm

Raghwan
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.0°C
Precipitation: 82 mm

Rufayah
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 25.7°C
Precipitation: 79 mm

Serom
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 31.3°C
Precipitation: 209 mm

Usharah
Climate: BWh
Average temperature: 30.6°C
Precipitation: 98 mm