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Saudi Arabia's national averages run from 22 °C in January to 42 °C in July, with rainfall between 1 mm in June and 11 mm in April and 8.1–9.7 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are March, November and January. Its 13 regions span 29–35 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Riyadh
- Area
- 1,921,560 km²
Best months to visit
When Saudi Arabia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9 | 10.0 | 6.3 | 25.4 |
| February | 24.1 | 11.5 | 7.7 | 28.5 |
| March | 28.9 | 15.9 | 11.6 | 33.2 |
| April | 33.2 | 20.0 | 16.7 | 36.9 |
| May | 38.0 | 24.4 | 22.0 | 41.1 |
| June | 41.4 | 27.1 | 25.1 | 43.5 |
| July | 42.0 | 28.7 | 27.1 | 43.6 |
| August | 41.8 | 28.7 | 27.0 | 43.4 |
| September | 39.7 | 25.9 | 23.5 | 42.0 |
| October | 34.5 | 20.9 | 17.6 | 37.7 |
| November | 28.0 | 16.1 | 13.1 | 31.2 |
| December | 23.4 | 11.6 | 8.1 | 26.3 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 7 |
| February | 7 |
| March | 8 |
| April | 11 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 2 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 1 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 9 |
| December | 7 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.2 |
| February | 8.6 |
| March | 9.0 |
| April | 9.2 |
| May | 9.7 |
| June | 9.4 |
| July | 8.9 |
| August | 8.8 |
| September | 8.8 |
| October | 8.9 |
| November | 8.3 |
| December | 8.1 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.2 | 10.4 | 16.6 |
| February | 14.5 | 10.7 | 17.9 |
| March | 15.3 | 12.0 | 19.5 |
| April | 14.3 | 11.2 | 18.1 |
| May | 13.8 | 11.2 | 16.7 |
| June | 13.8 | 11.6 | 16.8 |
| July | 14.7 | 12.5 | 17.4 |
| August | 13.8 | 11.3 | 17.5 |
| September | 12.2 | 10.6 | 14.2 |
| October | 11.7 | 9.9 | 14.0 |
| November | 12.4 | 10.1 | 15.2 |
| December | 12.5 | 10.1 | 15.6 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Saudi Arabia
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Saudi Arabia, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedDesert trips
Limited June–August · at its best November–March
Sources: dubaidesertsafaritrip.com, trawey.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Saudi Arabia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Do not travel
Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
DE
Level 4Do not travel
Do not travel
NL
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
Month by month
A year in Saudi Arabia, in order
- JanJanuary21.9°C · 7 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 7 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 7 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary24.1°C · 7 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 7 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 7 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch28.9°C · 8 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 8 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 8 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril33.2°C · 11 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 11 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 11 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay38.0°C · 3 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 38 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 38 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune41.4°C · 1 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 41 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 41 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly42.0°C · 2 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 42 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 42 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust41.8°C · 3 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 42 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 42 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember39.7°C · 1 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober34.5°C · 3 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.0°C · 9 mm · 8.3 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 9 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 9 mm of rain and 8.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember23.4°C · 7 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 7 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 7 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
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