Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, March
May, June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to NEOM?
The best time to visit NEOM for hiking is January, February, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in NEOM, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for NEOM
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 1 |
February | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 2 |
March | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 2 |
April | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 4 |
May | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 5 |
June | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 4 |
July | 45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 30° | 5 |
August | 45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 31° | 1 |
September | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 1 |
October | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 5 |
November | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 2 |
December | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 1 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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