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
January is one of the best months to visit, with a score of 9.5. Days are mild, with highs around 20.5°C, but nights drop to about 8.3°C, so pack a warm layer. Rain is rare, with 2.5 rain days and 16 mm on average, and you still get about 9.5 hours of sun a day.
23°C / 10°C · 2 rain days · 10.1 h sun
February has the highest score of the year at 9.6, so it is a top choice. Highs reach about 22.7°C and lows sit near 9.7°C. It is the driest of the cool months, with only 2.1 rain days and 12 mm of rain, plus around 10.1 hours of sun each day.
28°C / 14°C · 3 rain days · 10.4 h sun
March is still one of the best months, with a score of 8.6. It gets warmer, with highs near 27.7°C and lows around 14.4°C. Expect about 2.8 rain days and 15 mm of rain. Sun hours rise to about 10.4 a day, so plan outdoor visits for mornings and late afternoons.
32°C / 18°C · 3 rain days · 10.8 h sun
April is a good month, with a score of 6.6, but the heat is building. Highs reach about 31.5°C and nights stay warm at around 18.2°C. It is the wettest spring month, with 3.2 rain days and 19 mm of rain on average. Sun lasts around 10.8 hours a day.
38°C / 24°C · 1 rain days · 11.4 h sun
May has tough weather and a low score of 3.4. Heat is the reason: highs climb to about 37.5°C and nights stay near 23.9°C. Rain almost disappears, with 0.6 rain days and 2 mm. If you go, plan to spend the middle of the day indoors and drink plenty of water.
41°C / 27°C · 0 rain days · 11.9 h sun
June is one of the hardest months, with a score of 3.5. Highs reach about 40.8°C and lows stay around 26.7°C, so there is little relief at night. There are 0 rain days and 0 mm of rain, and the sun shines for about 11.9 hours a day, the most of the year.
42°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 11.7 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs near 41.8°C and lows around 28°C. That extreme heat gives it a low score of 3.5. Rain is almost absent, with just 0.1 rain days and 0 mm. Outdoor sightseeing is only comfortable very early or after sunset.
41°C / 28°C · 0 rain days · 11.5 h sun
August stays very hot, with highs of about 41.4°C and lows near 27.6°C. The score is a low 3.5 because of the heat. There are 0 rain days and 0 mm of rain, with around 11.5 hours of sun a day. Expect to plan your days around air-conditioned places.
39°C / 25°C · 0 rain days · 11.5 h sun
September is still very hot and scores 3.5. Highs reach about 39.1°C and lows sit near 24.7°C. There are 0 rain days and 0 mm of rain, with about 11.5 hours of sun daily. The heat starts to ease slightly, but midday outdoor activity is still hard.
34°C / 20°C · 0 rain days · 10.8 h sun
October is an ok month, with a score of 4.5, as the heat starts to drop. Highs are around 33.8°C and lows near 19.9°C. Rain is still rare, with 0.3 rain days and 1 mm. Days are warm, so early mornings and evenings are the best time to be outside.
27°C / 15°C · 4 rain days · 9.7 h sun
November is one of the best months, with a score of 8.9. Highs fall to about 26.6°C and lows to around 15.1°C, which makes sightseeing comfortable. It has the most rain days of the year at 3.9, with about 18 mm of rain, but showers are short and sun still lasts around 9.7 hours.
22°C / 10°C · 2 rain days · 9.6 h sun
December is one of the best months to visit, with a score of 9.5. Highs are mild at about 21.7°C and lows drop to around 9.8°C, so bring a jacket for evenings. Expect about 2.4 rain days and 13 mm of rain, with around 9.6 hours of sun a day.
By trip type
City sightseeing
November to February suit city trips best. Daytime highs run from 20.5°C in January to 26.6°C in November, with only 2 to 4 rain days a month. From June to August, highs reach 40.8–41.8°C, which makes walking around in the daytime hard work.
Hiking & nature
Hiking works best from November to February. Highs stay between 20.5°C and 26.6°C, and you get 9.5 to 10.1 hours of sun a day. Nights are cool, with a low of 8.3°C in January, so pack a warm layer for early starts.
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FAQ
The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is November to February. February scores highest at 9.6 out of 10, with January and December close behind at 9.5. Daytime highs in these months are around 21–23°C, and 27°C in November. Nights cool to about 8–10°C in December to February. There are only 2 to 4 rain days a month, with about 10 hours of sun a day.
August is one of the hardest months for sightseeing in Saudi Arabia because of the heat. The average high is 41.4°C, and nights stay warm at 27.6°C. There is no rain and about 11.5 hours of sun a day. August scores 3.5 out of 10. May to September are all similar, with highs from 37.5°C to 41.8°C, so outdoor activity is best kept to early mornings.
Yes, March is a good time to visit Saudi Arabia. It scores 8.6 out of 10. The average high is 27.7°C and the low is 14.4°C, so days are warm and nights are mild. There are about 2.8 rain days and 10.4 hours of sun a day. By April, highs reach 31.5°C, and the score drops to 6.6.
October is an okay month, but it is still hot. It scores 4.5 out of 10. The average high is 33.8°C and the low is 19.9°C. It is almost dry, with 0.3 rain days and 10.8 hours of sun a day. If you can wait, November is much cooler, with a high of 26.6°C and a score of 8.9.
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