SeasonMapSaudi Arabia in December
December is one of Saudi Arabia's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 7 destinations average 88/100, led by Taif at 93 — 21°C and 2 rainy days — while Jeddah is warmer at 31°C and scores 91.
#3 of 12 months for Saudi Arabia · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Saudi Arabia in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taif | City | 21°C | 12 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | AlUla | City | 20°C | 3 mm · 1 day | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Jeddah | Beach | 31°C | 10 mm · 3 days | 91 tier S | — |
| 4 | Abha | City | 19°C | 9 mm · 3 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 5 | Medina | City | 23°C | 6 mm · 1 day | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Mecca | City | 28°C | 18 mm · 3 days | 83 tier A | Yes |
| 7 | Riyadh | City | 19°C | 8 mm · 2 days | 83 tier A | — |
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 December 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 December
- Dark-sky season · AlUla · 1 Oct – 31 Mar (usually)
- Winter at Tantora · AlUla · 15 Dec – 12 Jan (usually)
- Red Sea Film Festival · Jeddah · 3–12 Dec
- Riyadh Season · Riyadh · 10 Oct – 15 Mar (usually)