Qaryat al-Faw
Saudi Arabia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Qaryat al-Faw is an archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the 22 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 41 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with daily highs around 23 °C to 24 °C and lows between 9 °C and 10 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most monthly totals under 12 mm.
To reach the site, you can fly to Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport, which is 80 km away, or Abha International Airport, located 313 km from the site. Qaryat al-Faw is 563 km from the capital, Riyadh.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
