- Best Months
- Dec–Mar
- Snowfall
- None; snow plays no role in the climate
- Climate Type
- Hot desert (Köppen BWh)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, makemytrip.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Extreme summer heat (July–August) makes outdoor activities uncomfortable; most activities move indoors to air-conditioned venues.
- Winter months (Dec–Mar) are genuinely pleasant with comfortable temperatures around 20–26°C (68–79°F); this is prime tourist season with higher accommodation prices.
- Rainfall is virtually non-existent; rain occurs mainly in January–March but remains minimal even then.
- Summer offers steep hotel discounts as tourism drops due to intense heat.
- High UV index year-round, especially June–August; sunscreen and sun protection are essential.
- Sea temperature is warm enough for swimming in all months (20–34°C (68–93°F)), warmest in August.
- Strong winds occur in January–March, occasionally reaching gusts of 25 km/h.
Humidity
- Peak Humidity Percent
- 59
- Lowest Humidity Percent
- 43
- Peak Humidity Month
- January
- Lowest Humidity Month
- May
- Summer Note
- High humidity (can reach 90%) in July–August, compounding heat discomfort
Rainfall
- Annual Mm
- 22
- Dry Months
- May–September (virtually no rainfall)
- Rainy Months
- January–March (minimal)
- Wettest Month
- January
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 8
- Description
- Extremely minimal precipitation; rain is rare and scarce
Snowfall
None; snow plays no role in the climate
Best Months
Best Months
- December
- January
- February
- March
Peak Season
- Months
- November to April
- Temperature Range Celsius
- 15–30°C (59–86°F)
- Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- 15–30°C (59–86°F)
- Description
- Mild, comfortable conditions ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing
Temperature
- Coldest Month
- January
- Hottest Month
- July/August
- Coldest Average Low Celsius
- 18.4
- Hottest Average Low Celsius
- 32.8
- Coldest Average High Celsius
- 23.3
- Hottest Average High Celsius
- 40.3
- Coldest Average Low Fahrenheit
- 65
- Hottest Average Low Fahrenheit
- 91
- Coldest Average High Fahrenheit
- 74
- Hottest Average High Fahrenheit
- 105
- Notes
- Temperature extremes can occasionally reach 48–49°C (120°F) in peak summer
Climate Type
Hot desert (Köppen BWh)
Worst Months
Worst Months
- July
- August
- September
Off Peak Season
- Months
- July to September
- Temperature Range Celsius
- 36–45°C (97–113°F)
- Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- 36–45°C (97–113°F)
- Description
- Extremely hot with high humidity; outdoor activities severely limited
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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