Best time to visit Saudi Arabia
The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is January to March, when its 4 destinations average 90/100 for climate comfort — July is the weakest month, at 49/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Saudi Arabia destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Saudi Arabia climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 24.4°C | 22 mm | Medina 93 |
| February | 90 | 26.4°C | 4 mm | Riyadh 91 |
| March | 86 | 30°C | 2 mm | Jeddah 90 |
| April | 78 | 33.6°C | 8 mm | Jeddah 89 |
| May | 61 | 37.7°C | 3 mm | Jeddah 86 |
| June | 49 | 40.3°C | 1 mm | Jeddah 84 |
| July | 49 | 40.3°C | 0 mm | Jeddah 84 |
| August | 50 | 40°C | 2 mm | Jeddah 83 |
| September | 55 | 39.1°C | 1 mm | Jeddah 84 |
| October | 70 | 35.5°C | 2 mm | Jeddah 85 |
| November | 83 | 30.5°C | 9 mm | Jeddah 88 |
| December | 86 | 26.5°C | 16 mm | Jeddah 88 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Saudi Arabia destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 4 destinations in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
- January to March. Across Saudi Arabia's 4 destinations, February averages 90/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 26.4°C and 4 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Saudi Arabia?
- July, averaging 49/100 — mean highs of 40.3°C and 0 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Saudi Arabia?
- June, with mean daily highs of 40.3°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Saudi Arabia?
- January, averaging 22 mm of rain.