AI-generatedDiriyah at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 44°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,060 h
- Rain a year
- 61 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 600 m
Climate in Diriyah
Diriyah has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year, Diriyah is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Diriyah
The best time to visit Diriyah is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 44 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 61 mm fall in an average year.
Diriyah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Diriyah in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–40 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Diriyah in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 43–44 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Diriyah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–41 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Diriyah in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: February, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5117:28
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:37–06:22 · evening 16:57–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:28–05:37 · evening 17:42–17:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Diriyah compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 38° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 38° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Diriyah in October?
In October, Diriyah is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Diriyah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min05:51 – 17:28
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Diriyah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Diriyah: score 96 against 48. In February, days are 12 °C cooler than in October. February has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 hbetter | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 5 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Diriyah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January20° · 6.7 h
In January, Diriyah is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in January96February24° · 7.7 h
In February, Diriyah is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in February90March28° · 8.0 h
In March, Diriyah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in March54April34° · 8.2 h
In April, Diriyah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in April50May40° · 9.5 h
In May, Diriyah is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in May50June43° · 9.7 h
In June, Diriyah is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in June50July44° · 9.3 h
In July, Diriyah is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in July50August44° · 9.2 h
In August, Diriyah is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in August50September41° · 9.0 h
In September, Diriyah is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in September48October36° · 8.3 h
In October, Diriyah is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in October90November28° · 7.6 h
In November, Diriyah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in November95December23° · 7.4 h
In December, Diriyah is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Diriyah.
Diriyah in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Diriyah
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 92 | 20° | 10° | 6.7 h | 2 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 24° | 12° | 7.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 28° | 16° | 8.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 34° | 21° | 8.2 h | 3 | 14 |
| MayMay | 50 | 40° | 26° | 9.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 43° | 29° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 44° | 30° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 44° | 30° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 41° | 27° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 36° | 22° | 8.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 28° | 16° | 7.6 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 23° | 11° | 7.4 h | 2 | 8 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Diriyah
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.3 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Diriyah, 72 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Diriyah: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Diriyah: 1 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Diriyah
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Diriyah
How breezy and how cloudy Diriyah is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Diriyah typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 9 % of the sky over Diriyah: mostly clear, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Diriyah
How often the day gets hot in Diriyah (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Diriyah has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Diriyah in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Diriyah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 48).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 44 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 30 min
- Distance
- 4,950 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Diriyah compared
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Diriyah vs Riyadh
In October the holiday weather in Diriyah and Riyadh is about equally good (score 48 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Riyadh as in Diriyah.
| in October | Diriyah | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Diriyah
When is the best time to visit Diriyah?
The best time to visit Diriyah is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Diriyah?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Diriyah?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 61 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Diriyah get?
Diriyah gets around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.7 hours a day; in January there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Diriyah in?
Diriyah is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Diriyah?
A nonstop flight from London to Diriyah takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Diriyah?
Diriyah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during October half-term (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 94.