Above-average rainfall, higher temperatures forecast across Saudi Arabia through January 2027

The National Center for Meteorology has forecast above-average rainfall in several regions of Saudi Arabia from November 2026 through January 2027, with precipitation ranging from moderate to heavy depending on expected climate variations.

According to the center, November is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to the Northern Borders region and parts of Qassim, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and Makkah, while moderate to very heavy rain is expected in areas of Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Al-Baha, Asir, and Najran.

The report noted that the likelihood of above-average rainfall will persist in December in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Najran, as well as parts of Makkah, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the Northern Borders, with rainfall intensity ranging from moderate to heavy.

Forecasts indicate that January 2027 will also see above-normal rainfall in Jazan, Al-Baha, Asir, Makkah, Najran, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and Qassim, as well as parts of Madinah and the Northern Borders, with precipitation varying from moderate to heavy.

Regarding temperatures, the outlook suggests that average surface temperatures will be higher than normal across all regions of the Kingdom during these three months, with the greatest increases—up to two degrees Celsius—expected in parts of Asir, Najran, and Riyadh.