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Sakakah in April

Mixed month. Outside 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.Mixed 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.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Low; Saudi Arabia overall
Prices: Medium; Saudi Arabia overall

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Verdict

MixedSaudi Arabia month rating

Outside 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.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

SakakahHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall: Low
Prices · Saudi Arabia overall: Medium

Saudi Arabia overall: 35 °C+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 3
Jan: 3
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Saudi Arabia: 35 °C+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.

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

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

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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