Weather & climate FAQ — Saudi Arabia
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Saudi Arabia, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 5 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia?
Climolog covers 5 cities in Saudi Arabia with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 24.1°C (in January) to 41.6°C (in July); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Saudi Arabia by month?
Across Saudi Arabia, the hottest month is July (avg high 41.6°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 13.9°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Saudi Arabia.
When is the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
The best months to visit Saudi Arabia are February, March, December — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Saudi Arabia for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Saudi Arabia?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 41.6°C across Saudi Arabia's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in Saudi Arabia?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 13.9°C across Saudi Arabia's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Saudi Arabia?
January is the wettest month, averaging about 26.7 mm of rain per month across Saudi Arabia's cities. See January climate details.
What is the driest month in Saudi Arabia?
June is the driest month, averaging about 0.1 mm of rain per month across Saudi Arabia's cities. See June climate details.
When is the rainy season in Saudi Arabia?
The wettest months in Saudi Arabia are January, November, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in February.
Which city in Saudi Arabia has the best weather?
Among Saudi Arabia's cities, Riyadh has the best weather — its best month is March (travel-comfort score 99/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Saudi Arabia?
Climolog covers 5 cities in Saudi Arabia with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Saudi Arabia hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in February Best time to visit in March Best time to visit in December
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.