The Daily Weather Update for the Arab Region (Middle East)

Published 2026-09-23

The Daily Weather Update for the Arab Region (Middle East)

WِASM Regional Center – The region is experiencing mild autumn weather across the Levant and northern Saudi Arabia, while heavy rainfall continues over southwestern Saudi Arabia and parts of its western regions.

Autumn fluctuations will increase toward the end of the month and intensify at the beginning of next month, especially over the western and northwestern parts of the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, and western Iraq.


Saudi Arabia, Arabian Gulf, and the Arabian Peninsula

Hot weather prevails across most areas, while northern regions tend to become cool late at night. Humidity remains high and uncomfortable along the coastal areas of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.

Thunderstorms affect the highlands of Asir, Jazan, Al‑Baha, and Taif, extending into parts of the Makkah region, including areas near the Holy Capital. Thunderclouds also extend toward the Madinah region and western Hail.

Weather fluctuations will increase at the end of the month and intensify next month, signaling an early start to the autumn “Wasmi” rainy season this year, which is expected to strengthen progressively throughout next month and become intense.

Levant

Stable and mild autumn weather prevails, slightly cold at night and in the early morning. Thunderstorms occur along the Syrian coast. Weather fluctuations increase toward the end of the month and the beginning of next month.

Jordan

A generally mild, late‑summer/early‑autumn climate prevails, with daytime temperatures in the twenties and nighttime temperatures approaching 15°C in mountains and open plains. Scattered clouds appear, and nighttime humidity increases, sustaining the “dew” phenomenon. Winds are northwesterly to westerly, becoming active during the afternoon.

Jordan will be affected by weather fluctuations starting at the end of the month, intensifying at the beginning of next month, increasing chances of rainfall in various regions.

Syria

Mild autumn weather prevails, leaning warm at midday in inland areas and Damascus. Temperatures remain below seasonal averages. Heavy local thunderstorms occur along the Syrian coast and its northwestern highlands.

Weather fluctuations intensify toward the end of the month and the beginning of next month, increasing rainfall chances across different areas, with more details to follow.

Palestine

Mild autumn weather prevails, humid along coastal and near‑coastal areas, slightly cold at night and early morning with occasional wind activity and cloud cover. Weather fluctuations are expected at the end of the month and intensify at the beginning of next month, increasing rainfall chances across various regions, with details to follow.

Lebanon

Mild autumn weather continues, humid along the coast, and slightly cold to cold in the mountains with active winds and cloud cover. Thunderstorms occur along coastal and mountainous areas.

Weather fluctuations increase toward the end of the month and intensify at the beginning of next month, raising the likelihood of heavy rainfall in many regions.

Iraq

Hot weather prevails overall, but temperatures will drop significantly next week, falling below 40°C in many areas during the day, with mild to cool nighttime conditions in some regions.

Weather fluctuations are expected to begin at the end of the month and intensify at the beginning of next month, marking an early start to autumn rainy systems, which will strengthen progressively throughout next month.


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