When to go · Riyadh
Riyadh in February
Great month. Pleasant; Founding Day on Feb 22.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 24°C75°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- High
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Pleasant; Founding Day on Feb 22.
Weather in February
- RiyadhHighs around 24 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 75 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Najd (centre), Saudi Arabia · Riyadh, Diriyah, Qassim, Edge of the Worldbest weather
Dry desert: 45 °C+ June–August, cold nights (5–10 °C) in January; dust storms March–May.Dry desert: 113 °F+ June–August, cold nights (41–50 °F) in January; dust storms March–May.
Cool season season
Warm days and cold nights: the season for outdoor sights and Riyadh Season.
Watch: Busy hotels; bring a layer for evening.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Founding Day
22 February · Nationwide, events at Diriyah
Public holiday; events and crowds at Diriyah.
Ramadan check
Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Citywide
Hours shift, no public eating in daylight, late evenings.
Riyadh Season check
Autumn to spring, dates vary · Citywide
Concerts, parks and shows; hotels book up.
Riyadh Season and other winter seasons
Oct–Mar (dates vary) · Saudi Arabia
Concerts, boxing and events; hotel prices rise around big nights. AlUla, Diriyah and Jeddah run their own seasons.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- High
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- High
Saudi Arabia overall: Warm and dry; Founding Day (22 Feb). In 2027 Ramadan starts about 8 Feb (check).
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings