When to go · Saudi Arabia
Best Time to Visit Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is best in February, December and March. It's a hot and dry country overall, but the sweet spot shifts by region — here's every city, month by month.
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February, December, March
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, January, October
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
September, August
Hottest is July (44°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Saudi Arabia. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Saudi Arabia month by month
Normals for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 9° | ok | |
| February | 24° | 11° | go now | |
| March | 30° | 16° | go now | |
| April | 33° | 20° | ok | |
| May | 39° | 25° | ok | |
| June | 42° | 28° | ok | |
| July | 44° | 30° | ok | |
| August | 43° | 30° | think twice | |
| September | 40° | 26° | think twice | |
| October | 35° | 22° | ok | |
| November | 29° | 17° | ok | |
| December | 23° | 11° | go now |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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