When to go · Diriyah

Diriyah in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C) / 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Low; Saudi Arabia overall
Prices: Low; Saudi Arabia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Diriyah

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

DiriyahHighs around 45 °C (113 °F), lows around 30 °C (86 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 113 °F (45 °C), lows around 86 °F (30 °C), rain on about 0 days
Najd (centre), Saudi Arabia · Riyadh, Diriyah, Qassim, Edge of the Worldhot
Dry desert: 45 °C (113 °F)+ June–August, cold nights (5–10 °C (41–50 °F)) in January; dust storms March–May.Dry desert: 113 °F (45 °C)+ June–August, cold nights (41–50 °F (5–10 °C)) in January; dust storms March–May.

Saudi Arabia overall: The hottest month; only for Asir, diving or business trips.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Diriyah, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat).

January: Inside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.

Diriyah: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.