When to go · Diriyah
Diriyah in June
Avoid month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: Extreme heat except Asir; Abha's summer season begins.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: Extreme heat except Asir; Abha's summer season begins.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in June
- DiriyahHighs around 45 °C (113 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 113 °F (45 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
Saudi Arabia overall: Extreme heat except Asir; Abha's summer season begins.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Diriyah, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 45 °C (113 °F)113 °F (45 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jun: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 0
Jan: 0
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 1
June: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: Extreme heat except Asir; Abha's summer season begins.
January: Inside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.
Diriyah: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen