Fayfā’ in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Fayfā’ sees average daytime highs around 28°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 199 mm of rain over about 37 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 29°C in early September to 25°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 69% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is Fayfā’'s 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Fayfā’'s year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 28°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 199 mm
- 37 wet days
- Avg wind
- 6 km/h
- Travel score
- 6.2
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Fayfā’ in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 29°C in early September to 25°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Fayfā’ reaches about 28°C and drops to 17°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
Fayfā’ weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 13° | 18 | 4.4 | 11.1 | 8.3 |
| Feb | 25° / 15° | 12 | 3.1 | 11.4 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 27° / 17° | 26 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 29° / 19° | 46 | 11.6 | 12.4 | 5.8 |
| May | 31° / 21° | 91 | 18.4 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 31° / 22° | 75 | 15 | 13 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 30° / 22° | 123 | 19.2 | 12.9 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 307 | 27.5 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 19° | 151 | 23 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 17° | 33 | 9.1 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 26° / 15° | 16 | 4.8 | 11.2 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 24° / 13° | 11 | 2.9 | 11 | 8.8 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 69% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Fayfā’ gets around 199 mm of rain over 37 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 6 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min in early September to 11 hours by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 5.9 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Fayfā’
In fall, Fayfā’ overlaps its monsoon and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Fayfā’'s monsoon runs August–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Fayfā’ sees seasonal dust haze (May–September), heaviest in July.
Is fall a good time to visit Fayfā’?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a reasonable time to visit Fayfā’ for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Fayfā’ in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Fayfā’ sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 37 days see rain.
UV index in Fayfā’ in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Fayfā’ peaks around April 12 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Fayfā’ in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Fayfā’ is worst in July — around 52 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.5× the cleanest month (November, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 29 | 39 | 38 | 40 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Moderate |
| Feb | 39 | Poor |
| Mar | 38 | Poor |
| Apr | 40 | Poor |
| May | 38 | Poor |
| Jun | 45 | Poor |
| Jul | 52 | Poor |
| Aug | 42 | Poor |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Fayfā’?
Fayfā’ sits at 17.3°N, 43.1°E, 898 m above sea level, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest listed city is Ḑamad, 43 km away.
Topography around Fayfā’
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Fayfā’.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Fayfā’ has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,115 m around an average of 982 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,957 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,982 m.
The land around Fayfā’ is covered by shrubs (90%) within 3 km, shrubs (76%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (50%) and shrubs (27%) within 80 km.
Saudi Arabia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $34,537
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 35.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 404
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Fayfā’ (17.2806°, 43.1373°, elevation 898 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.