Eid Al-Fitr 2025: Saudi Arabia Braces for Heat, Thunderstorms
Nighttime temperatures will dip to 20°C–25°C in most regions. Northern and southwestern mountainous areas may experience colder lows of 11°C–14°C. Rain and Hailstorms Hit Key Regions
The NCM warns of moderate-to-heavy thunderstorms with hail in Tabuk, Al Jawf, Northern Borders, Madinah, Ha'il, Al Qassim, and parts of Riyadh and the Eastern Province. Asir, Al Baha, Jazan, and Makkah highlands may also face storms.
Moreover, strong daytime winds could stir dust in Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Al Jawf, Northern Borders, Ha'il, Al Qassim, Riyadh, and northern Eastern Province.
Millions of travelers are urged to plan cautiously stay informed about weather conditions. Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, sparking peak domestic and international trips.
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