Saudi Arabia in February

February is Saudi Arabia's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 7 destinations average 92/100, led by AlUla at 94 — 20°C and 1 rainy day — while Jeddah is warmer at 29°C and scores 93.

#1 of 12 months for Saudi Arabia · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Saudi Arabia in February

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1AlUlaCity20°C3 mm · 1 day94 tier SYes
2TaifCity21°C15 mm · 4 days94 tier SYes
3JeddahBeach29°C5 mm · 1 day93 tier SYes
4AbhaCity19°C16 mm · 4 days91 tier S
5MedinaCity23°C1 mm · 0 days91 tier SYes
6RiyadhCity19°C9 mm · 2 days91 tier SYes
7MeccaCity28°C10 mm · 2 days87 tier AYes

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 February 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 February

  • AlUla Arts Festival · AlUla · 16 Jan – 14 Feb (usually)
  • Ramadan · AlUla and 5 more places · 18 Feb – 19 Mar
  • Dark-sky season · AlUla · 1 Oct – 31 Mar (usually)
  • Founding Day · Jeddah and 1 more place · 22 Feb
  • Riyadh Season · Riyadh · 10 Oct – 15 Mar (usually)
  • Ramadan Umrah season · Mecca · 18 Feb – 19 Mar

Seasons in force

Peak crowds at 3 of Saudi Arabia's 4 well-known places this month.

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