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Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia

Ḩaql

Ḩaql is a town in Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 27,856 (2010). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now33°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population27,856
Local time18:06
29.29° N, 34.95° EElevation 66 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Ḩaqlweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low34° / 23°
Rain this month2mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ḩaql at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in July

Coolest month12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

4 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

August

Weather in Ḩaql

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
33°C

Clear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°25°
Fri23 Oct33°26°
Sat24 Oct32°26°
Sun25 Oct32°25°
Mon26 Oct32°25°
Tue27 Oct33°27°
Wed28 Oct33°30°
Thu29 Oct31°28°
Fri30 Oct29°26°
Sat31 Oct29°23°

When to go to Ḩaql

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score959690725858585858618497
High22°23°27°31°36°39°40°40°38°34°28°24°
Low12°13°16°19°24°26°28°29°27°23°18°13°
Rain (mm)433210000224
Wet days221100000111
Sea22°21°21°22°24°25°27°28°27°26°25°23°

What's on in Ḩaql

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Ḩaql

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

سينائي درايفنDive site
14 km
NeptuneDive site
14 km
Plane wreckDive site
15 km
TankDive site
15 km

Nature around Ḩaql

Nature in Saudi Arabia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Saudi Arabia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ḩaql

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ḩaql

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Nuweiba 28 km ↘1995 · 53 km
6.1Dahab 28 km ↑1993 · 73 km
5.7Ḩaql 20 km ←1995 · 20 km
5.7Nuweiba 30 km ↓1993 · 63 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Saudi Arabia

Ḩaql from above

Getting to Ḩaql

King Hussein International AirportAQJ
37 km
Taba International AirportTCP
38 km
Ramon International AirportETM
49 km
Aqaba Ferry TerminalFerry port
20 km
AqabaFerry port
20 km

Places near Ḩaql

Places with a climate like Ḩaql

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ḩaql?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ḩaql.
What is the hottest month in Ḩaql?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Ḩaql?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ḩaql?
January is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ḩaql?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C and coolest in February at about 21°C.