Saudi Arabia in April
April is Saudi Arabia's 6th-best month (rank 6 of 12): its 7 destinations average 80/100, led by Abha at 95 — 24°C and 11 rainy days — while Mecca is warmer at 35°C and scores 66.
#6 of 12 months for Saudi Arabia · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Saudi Arabia in April
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abha | City | 24°C | 36 mm · 11 days | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Jeddah | Beach | 34°C | 3 mm · 1 day | 91 tier S | — |
| 3 | Taif | City | 29°C | 42 mm · 10 days | 85 tier A | — |
| 4 | AlUla | City | 32°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 80 tier A | — |
| 5 | Riyadh | City | 31°C | 12 mm · 3 days | 74 tier B | — |
| 6 | Medina | City | 32°C | 10 mm · 2 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 7 | Mecca | City | 35°C | 8 mm · 3 days | 66 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means April is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Saudi Arabia in April
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix · Jeddah · 1 Mar – 30 Apr (usually)
- Hajj season · Jeddah · 20 Apr – 20 Jun (usually)
- AlUla Skies Festival · AlUla · 17–26 Apr
- Hajj · Mecca · 20 Apr – 20 Jun (usually)
- Taif rose harvest · Taif · 25 Mar – 10 May (usually)
- Eid al-Fitr · Medina · 1 Mar – 15 Apr (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Saudi Arabia's 4 well-known places this month.