Saudi Arabia Weather
🇸🇦 2 cities covered · Asia
· hot desert, tropical wet-and-dry climates
Warmest city
Jeddah
Coolest city
Riyadh
Sunniest city
Jeddah
Best time to visit
November to March
Weather in Saudi Arabia at a glance
Weather in Saudi Arabia spans 2 distinct climate types, from hot desert to tropical wet-and-dry across the 2 cities we cover. Jeddah is typically the warmest spot, averaging 83°F (28°C) across the year, while Riyadh runs coolest at 80°F (27°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Jeddah - annual average 83°
- Coolest city: Riyadh - annual average 80°
- Sunniest city: Jeddah (11.0 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: November to March
- Climate types: hot desert, tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Jeddah leads with about 11.0 hours of sun per day on average. Jeddah is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 102 mm (4.0 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, November to March brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Saudi Arabia today
Saudi Arabia cities compared
Saudi Arabia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 58° | 2 | 9.9 h/day |
| February | 78° | 60° | 2 | 10.2 h/day |
| March | 84° | 65° | 2 | 10.6 h/day |
| April | 90° | 71° | 2 | 11.1 h/day |
| May | 98° | 78° | 0 | 11.8 h/day |
| June | 102° | 82° | 0 | 12.1 h/day |
| July | 104° | 84° | 0 | 11.8 h/day |
| August | 103° | 85° | 0 | 11.4 h/day |
| September | 100° | 81° | 0 | 11.2 h/day |
| October | 94° | 75° | 0 | 10.8 h/day |
| November | 85° | 68° | 3 | 9.9 h/day |
| December | 78° | 61° | 3 | 9.8 h/day |
Saudi Arabia weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Saudi Arabia?
Among the cities we cover, Jeddah is the warmest, averaging 83°F (28°C) across the year. Its hottest month is August, with highs near 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest city in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh runs coldest, averaging 80°F (27°C) for the year; January lows average 48°F (9°C).
What is the sunniest city in Saudi Arabia?
Jeddah, with about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Saudi Arabia?
Snow is essentially absent in the Saudi Arabia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Saudi Arabia like?
The covered cities fall under hot desert, tropical wet-and-dry climates. That means intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain.