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How to Get to Kaf #

Access typically requires four-wheel drive and coordination with local authorities or tour operators in Al-Jouf Province; nearest regional airports service the area-arrange ground transport in advance.

Tips for Visiting Kaf #

Kaf is a remote desert landmark-carry extra water and inform local authorities of travel plans.
Respect local tribal and archaeological protections-some outcrops may be on protected land.
Travel in convoy where possible; desert roads can be unreliable and rescue services may be distant.

Best Time to Visit Kaf #

Winter months are safest and most comfortable for desert exploration.

Winter

November-February · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Cooler, drier and most comfortable for desert travel.

Spring/Autumn

March-May; September-October · 20-35°C (68-95°F)

Manageable temperatures but potential for dust and sand storms.

Weather & Climate near Kaf #

Climate

Kaf's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 37°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

JuneSeptemberMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

47°

Warmest Month

-6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 15°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 17°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 21°

47%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 27°

38%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

18° – 32°

31%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

21° – 36°

29%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

14.0h daylight

July

July is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

22° – 37°

31%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

23° – 37°

34%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

20° – 35°

34%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 29°

37%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

4 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

48%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

4° – 16°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.0h daylight

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