Weather by month for central Saudi Arabia, the best months to go and how Saudi Arabia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 21°C to 27°C · 2–4 rain days
Mar, Apr
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 28°C to 32°C · 3 rain days
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 38°C to 42°C · 0–1 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 21°C / 8°C | 3 days (16 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: February | 23°C / 10°C | 2 days (12 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 9.6/10 |
| March | 28°C / 14°C | 3 days (15 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 8.6/10 |
| April | 32°C / 18°C | 3 days (19 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| May | 38°C / 24°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 3.4/10 |
| June | 41°C / 27°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| July | 42°C / 28°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| August | 41°C / 28°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| September | 39°C / 25°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| October | 34°C / 20°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 4.5/10 |
| Best month: November | 27°C / 15°C | 4 days (18 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 8.9/10 |
| Best month: December | 22°C / 10°C | 2 days (13 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 9.5/10 |
Figures for central Saudi Arabia; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
21°C / 8°C · 3 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Days reach a high of 20.5°C with lows around 8.3°C, so you'll want a jacket, especially after dark. Rain is light, around 2.5 days and 16mm for the month. This is one of the best times to visit, with mild, comfortable conditions across the country.
23°C / 10°C · 2 rain days · 10.1 h sun
February is the top month on the scorecard. Highs climb to 22.7°C and lows sit at 9.7°C, with about 2.1 rain days and 12mm total. Sunshine hours are up to 10.1 a day, giving clear skies for sightseeing.
28°C / 14°C · 3 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Temperatures warm up noticeably, with highs of 27.7°C and lows of 14.4°C. Rain days tick up slightly to 2.8, bringing 15mm total. It still scores as one of the best months, though the heat is starting to build toward spring.
32°C / 18°C · 3 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Highs reach 31.5°C and lows 18.2°C, making afternoons properly hot. Rain is a bit more frequent at 3.2 days and 19mm, the wettest month of the year on this measure. The verdict drops to good as the heat begins to dominate.
38°C / 24°C · 1 rain days · 11.4 h sun
This is where the weather turns tough. Highs jump to 37.5°C with lows of 23.9°C, and the heat is relentless through the day. Rain almost disappears, just 0.6 days and 2mm, leaving dry, baking conditions that push the score down sharply.
41°C / 27°C · 0 rain days · 11.9 h sun
June brings some of the harshest heat of the year, with highs of 40.8°C and lows of 26.7°C that barely bring relief overnight. There's no rain at all this month. The combination of extreme heat and over 11 hours of daily sun makes this a difficult month to be outdoors.
42°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 11.7 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs of 41.8°C and lows of 28°C. Rain is essentially absent, just 0.1 days recorded. The intense heat keeps the score at its lowest point of the year, though sun hours reach 11.7, among the highest of the year.
41°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Heat stays extreme in August, with highs of 41.4°C and lows of 27.6°C. There's no measurable rain. Conditions remain tough for outdoor activity, and the month keeps the same low score as the rest of summer.
39°C / 25°C · 0 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Highs ease only slightly to 39.1°C, with lows of 24.7°C and no rain recorded. The heat is still intense, keeping this month in the same difficult bracket as the summer peak. Sun hours stay high at 11.5.
34°C / 20°C · 0 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Temperatures start to cool, with highs of 33.8°C and lows of 19.9°C. Rain is minimal, just 0.3 days and 1mm. The score improves to an ok rating, marking the shift from summer heat toward the more comfortable season ahead.
27°C / 15°C · 4 rain days · 9.7 h sun
Conditions improve sharply, with highs of 26.6°C and lows of 15.1°C. Rain picks up to 3.9 days and 18mm, the highest rain-day count of the year. This month scores among the best, offering a comfortable balance of warmth and cooler evenings.
22°C / 10°C · 2 rain days · 9.6 h sun
December rounds out the best season, with highs of 21.7°C and lows of 9.8°C. Rain is moderate at 2.4 days and 13mm. Mild days and cool nights make this one of the most comfortable and highest-scoring months to visit.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November to February bring daytime highs of 20.5 to 26.6°C, far cooler than the summer peak. This makes walking around cities and historic sites comfortable without the intense heat seen later in the year.
Hiking & nature
The same November to February window works for hiking, with highs between 20.5 and 26.6°C and lows down to 8.3°C. Cooler air makes trails manageable, though rain days rise to between 2.1 and 3.9 per month.
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FAQ
August is one of the toughest months to visit. Daytime highs average 41.4°C with lows near 27.6°C, so the heat is constant day and night. There's no rain to cool things down, and sun hours sit at 11.5 per day. These conditions suit travellers who don't mind extreme heat, but most people find outdoor sightseeing hard this month.
Yes, January is one of the best months to go. Highs average 20.5°C and lows 8.3°C, which feels comfortable for walking around and outdoor activities. There are only 2.5 rain days with 16mm of rain, and you still get 9.5 hours of sun a day. This mild, dry pattern is why January scores among the top months on the page.
February scores highest, followed closely by January, December, and November. In February, highs reach 22.7°C and lows 9.7°C, with only 2.1 rain days and 10.1 hours of sunshine daily. These four months share the same cool, dry pattern, which makes the winter stretch from November to February the most comfortable time to travel.
October is rated just 'ok', not as strong as the winter months. Highs still average 33.8°C, which is warm, though lows drop to 19.9°C at night. Rain is almost absent at 1mm across 0.3 days, and sun hours stay high at 10.8. It works as a transition month if you want fewer crowds than peak winter but can handle more heat.
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