WASM Regional Center – A noticeable drop in temperatures is expected next week across the region, with autumn‑like mild weather continuing over the Levant, while heavy rainfall persists over southwestern Saudi Arabia and parts of its western regions.
Clear autumn fluctuations are expected next week, with increasing chances of rainfall over the Levant, northwestern Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
Detailed weather forecasts for each region and country:
Saudi Arabia, the Arabian Gulf, and the Arabian Peninsula
Temperatures remain hot across most areas, tending to become cooler late at night in northern regions. Humidity levels will be high and generally uncomfortable along the coastal areas of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Clouds will appear with active dust‑raising winds in exposed areas of Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
Thunderstorms are expected over the highlands of Asir, Jazan, Al‑Baha, and Taif, extending into parts of the Makkah region, including areas near the Holy Capital. Thunderclouds may also extend toward the highlands of the Madinah region.
Weather fluctuations will intensify toward the end of the month and become stronger next month, signaling an early start to the autumn “Wasmi” rainy season from northwestern Saudi Arabia. These systems are expected to strengthen progressively throughout next month.
The Levant
Stable autumn‑like mild weather prevails, becoming slightly cold at night and during early morning hours. Thunderstorms are expected along the Syrian coast. Weather fluctuations and rain chances increase toward the end of the month and early next month.
Jordan
Autumn‑like mild weather prevails, tending to be cool at night. Daytime temperatures remain in the twenties, dropping to around 15°C at night in mountains and open plains. Scattered clouds appear at varying altitudes at times. Nighttime humidity increases, maintaining the presence of dew. 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 rainfall chances across various regions. These fluctuations strengthen further during the first week of next month.
Syria
Autumn‑like mild weather prevails, tending to be warm at midday in inland areas and Damascus. Temperatures remain below seasonal averages. Heavy local thunderstorms are expected along the Syrian coast and its northwestern highlands.
Weather fluctuations intensify toward the end of the month and early next month, increasing rainfall chances across different regions, with more details to follow. These fluctuations strengthen progressively during the first week of next month.
Palestine
Generally mild autumn weather, humid along coastal and near‑coastal areas. Nights and early mornings are slightly cold, accompanied by occasional wind activity and cloud cover.
Weather fluctuations are expected at the end of the month, intensifying at the beginning of next month and during its first week, increasing rainfall chances across various regions.
Lebanon
Autumn‑like mild weather continues, humid along the coast, and slightly cold to cold in mountainous areas with active winds and cloud cover. Thunderstorms are expected along coastal and mountainous regions.
Weather fluctuations increase toward the end of the month and intensify at the beginning of next month, raising the chances of heavy rainfall in many areas.
Iraq
Generally hot weather, with a noticeable drop in temperatures next week as autumn air masses begin to influence the region. Daytime temperatures fall below 40°C in many areas, with milder and slightly cool nights 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.