English Translation — Weather Update | 5‑10‑2026
Wasm – Heavy rain events are approaching the region, but they coincide with a noticeable rise in temperatures. Rainfall begins with scattered showers across parts of the Levant and northwestern Saudi Arabia starting Tuesday, and will redevelop and intensify toward the end of the week.
Summer heat continues to break across the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf countries, with a gradual decrease in temperatures throughout this week as rain events begin in northwestern Saudi Arabia and wide areas of the Levant and Iraq. However, this coincides with a rise in temperatures in northwestern Saudi Arabia.
The Red Sea Trough extends toward the Levant and northwestern Saudi Arabia in the middle and end of the week, causing temperatures to rise in northwestern Saudi Arabia and the Levant, marking the beginning of a series of weather disturbances and rainy conditions.
The detailed seasonal weather bulletin for the Arab region for 2026–2027 has been issued.
Weather Forecast Details for Each Region
Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and the Arabian Peninsula
Temperatures continue to decline across the region and tend to become cool late at night in northern areas. Humidity remains high along the coastal regions of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, with cloud cover and dust‑raising winds in exposed areas of Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
Weather instability increases in northwestern Saudi Arabia—particularly Al‑Jawf, Tabuk, Al‑Qurayyat, northern Hail, and parts of the Northern Borders—starting Tuesday and intensifying toward the end of the week, bringing thunderstorms and occasional strong winds. Thunderclouds also persist over parts of the highlands of Asir, Makkah, Taif, Al‑Baha, and western Medina.
Rain‑bearing disturbances are approaching the region, beginning in northwestern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and intensifying toward the end of the week, with rainfall becoming heavier around mid‑month and expanding to more areas.
The Levant
Temperatures rise significantly as the Red Sea Trough extends into the region, leading to noticeable weather instability toward the end of the week, especially over Jordan and Palestine, bringing scattered showers and active winds.
Jordan
Temperatures rise clearly toward the end of the week, approaching near‑summer levels. The weather becomes warm during the day and remains cool at night and early morning. Cloud cover increases, and scattered showers are expected on Tuesday, accompanied by occasional wind activity.
Weather disturbances redevelop at the end of the week and intensify further next week, marking the beginning of a series of strong rain events that will gradually start around mid‑month, God willing.
Syria
Temperatures rise toward the end of the week with unstable weather, especially in eastern Syria and northwestern areas, bringing heavy thunderstorms at times.
Weather disturbances intensify noticeably around mid‑month and gradually become strong during that period.
Palestine
Temperatures rise toward the end of the week, bringing warm autumn weather during the day, mild conditions at night and early morning, and cooler temperatures in the mountains. Showers are expected Tuesday, especially in southern and central Palestine. Weather instability returns next week, with rainfall intensifying gradually around mid‑month.
Lebanon
Temperatures rise toward the end of the week, with expected rain showers in various areas during mid and late week. Weather disturbances intensify next week and gradually become heavy around mid‑month.
Iraq
Temperatures gradually break downward with continued weather instability. Thunderstorms occur in some areas, accompanied by mild nighttime conditions. Weather disturbances are expected to increase mid and late week, with thunderstorms affecting various regions—especially northern and western Iraq. Rain events intensify gradually around mid‑month and afterward, becoming heavy.
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