When to go · Diriyah
Diriyah, month by month
The best months for Diriyah: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 0 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 0 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: Pleasant, but Ramadan runs to about 9 Mar 2027 and Eid al-Fitr follows (check); dust possible.28 °C (82 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 0 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: 35 °C (95 °F)+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: 95 °F (35 °C)+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the centre; Hajj (about 14–19 May 2027) fills the west (check).Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the centre; Hajj (about 14–19 May 2027) fills the west (check).42 °C (108 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days108 °F (42 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: Extreme heat except Asir; Abha's summer season begins.45 °C (113 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 0 rain days113 °F (45 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat).46 °C (115 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 0 rain days115 °F (46 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat).45 °C (113 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 0 rain days113 °F (45 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: Still hot; National Day (23 Sep) brings events and road closures.40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 0 rain days104 °F (40 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: Heat easing late in the month; Riyadh Season and AlUla events begin.33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatInside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.26 °C (79 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 0 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatInside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.21 °C (70 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 0 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Diriyah, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Feb: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 3
January: Inside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.
February: Inside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.
Diriyah: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.