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A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Riyadh. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
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The year at a glance
The score above uses Riyadh weather. It cannot rate the coast or the mountains. Compare three places below before choosing a month.
Visit Saudi suggests winter for AlUla and many outdoor trips. Summer heat is severe inland; Aseer highlands offer a cooler option.
Saudi Arabia weather by place
The score above uses Riyadh. Compare the coast and northwest desert before choosing a month.
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Average daytime high and monthly rain, 2001–2020
| Month | Riyadh | Jeddah | AlUla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°C 6 mm rain | 29°C 7 mm rain | 22°C 6 mm rain |
| Feb | 25°C 4 mm rain | 31°C 1 mm rain | 25°C 1 mm rain |
| Mar | 30°C 2 mm rain | 33°C 1 mm rain | 29°C 3 mm rain |
| Apr | 35°C 6 mm rain | 36°C 5 mm rain | 33°C 2 mm rain |
| May | 40°C 1 mm rain | 40°C 2 mm rain | 38°C 1 mm rain |
| Jun | 43°C 0 mm rain | 41°C 1 mm rain | 41°C 0 mm rain |
| Jul | 44°C 0 mm rain | 41°C 0 mm rain | 42°C 0 mm rain |
| Aug | 44°C 0 mm rain | 41°C 0 mm rain | 43°C 1 mm rain |
| Sep | 41°C 0 mm rain | 41°C 1 mm rain | 41°C 0 mm rain |
| Oct | 35°C 0 mm rain | 38°C 3 mm rain | 35°C 1 mm rain |
| Nov | 28°C 7 mm rain | 34°C 12 mm rain | 28°C 5 mm rain |
| Dec | 23°C 6 mm rain | 31°C 5 mm rain | 23°C 4 mm rain |
Jeddah stays warmer than Riyadh in winter. All three samples have very hot summer days.
Aseer highlands are outside this table. These map-based estimates cannot show mountain, sea or street-level conditions.
Sources and weather limits
NASA POWER / MERRA-2 estimates use daily data from 2001–2020. Highs are average daily highs; rain is the average monthly total. They are planning averages, not forecasts or weather-station records. Riyadh's score above uses separate curated inputs.
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Saudi Arabia month by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Riyadh.
JanuaryMild and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 8°C / 46°F
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
Mild and dry.
FebruaryWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 23°C / 73°F
- Overnight low
- 10°C / 50°F
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
Warm and dry.
MarchWarm and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 28°C / 82°F
- Overnight low
- 15°C / 59°F
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
Warm and dry.
AprilHot and dry.Ideal 80
- Daytime high
- 33°C / 91°F
- Overnight low
- 19°C / 66°F
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
Hot and dry.
MayVery hot and dry.Good 45
- Daytime high
- 38°C / 100°F
- Overnight low
- 24°C / 75°F
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
Very hot and dry.
JuneVery hot and dry.Avoid 18
- Daytime high
- 42°C / 108°F
- Overnight low
- 26°C / 79°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Very hot and dry.
JulyVery hot and dry.Avoid 18
- Daytime high
- 42°C / 108°F
- Overnight low
- 28°C / 82°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Very hot and dry.
AugustVery hot and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- 43°C / 109°F
- Overnight low
- 27°C / 81°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Very hot and dry.
SeptemberVery hot and dry.Fair 32
- Daytime high
- 40°C / 104°F
- Overnight low
- 24°C / 75°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Very hot and dry.
OctoberVery hot and dry.Great 73
- Daytime high
- 34°C / 93°F
- Overnight low
- 18°C / 64°F
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
Very hot and dry.
NovemberWarm and dry.Ideal 100
- Daytime high
- 27°C / 81°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Warm and dry.
DecemberMild and dry.Ideal 100
- Daytime high
- 22°C / 72°F
- Overnight low
- 9°C / 48°F
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
Mild and dry.
Where you go changes when you go
Riyadh
Winter is easier for outdoor city trips. Summer afternoons are very hot.
Jeddah and the Red Sea
The coast stays warm in winter. Summer brings heat and humidity.
Aseer highlands
Visit Saudi highlights Aseer for summer. Check town and mountain weather separately.
Best time to visit Saudi Arabia for
AlUla
Plan desert walks in the cooler months. Check current site hours and event dates.
City walks
Compare Riyadh and Jeddah in winter. Their daytime heat differs.
Aseer outdoors
Summer is a regional option. Mountain weather differs from the lowlands.
Travel dates
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Things to do
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Extreme heat
May to Sep.
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