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SAFARI GULF

Empty Quarter in February

February is one of the best months of the year to visit Empty Quarter.

Verdictan excellent time
Temperature15–29°
Rainmostly dry
Crowdsquiet

Weather in Empty Quarter in February

Average highs in February are around 29°C, dropping to about 15°C at night. It is mostly dry this month.

What happens in February

Desert expedition season, when seasonal winds ease and temperatures are moderate.

Experience quality this month is 4 out of 5, and visitor levels are quiet. The best period overall is December to January.

What to pack

  • neutral-coloured layers
  • sunglasses and a scarf against blowing sand

Empty Quarter through the year

MonthTemp (°C)RainExperienceCrowds
January12–26mostly dry★★★★★quiet
February15–29mostly dry★★★★★quiet
March19–33mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
April23–36mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
May26–39mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
June27–41mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
July28–42mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
August28–41mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
September25–39mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
October21–34mostly dry★★★★★very quiet
November16–30mostly dry★★★★★quiet
December13–27mostly dry★★★★★quiet

Other good choices in February

Empty Quarter in JanuaryBest safaris in FebruaryEmpty Quarter in March

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good time to visit Empty Quarter?

February is one of the best months of the year to visit Empty Quarter.

What is the weather like in Empty Quarter in February?

Highs around 29°C, mostly dry.

Is Empty Quarter busy in February?

Visitor levels in February are quiet.

Sources: Arab News – Saudi desert gateway fast becoming the next tourist hotspot (2021) · Wikipedia – 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid · Visit Saudi Booking – Empty Quarter expedition · Weather Spark – Sharurah Domestic Airport climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.