Popular Destinations

Regions

Why choose a tour?

Tours are expertly planned journeys that bring together the highlights of a destination in one easy itinerary. With routes, accommodation and key experiences arranged for you, they’re a simple way to see more while travelling with confidence.

Safaris

Safari Destinations

Why choose a Safari?

Safaris are wildlife-focused adventures through Africa’s national parks, reserves and wilderness areas. With expert guides, game drives and overland journeys, they’re designed to get you closer to incredible animals and landscapes.

Sail & Cruise Trips

Sail & Cruise Destinations

Why choose a Sail & Cruise trip?

Sail & Cruise trips let you explore by water, from island-hopping in the Adriatic to expedition cruises in remote corners of the world. Travel between coastlines, islands and ports, with scenic days onboard and memorable stops along the way.

Holidays

Holiday Destinations

Why choose a holiday?

Holidays are easy getaways that combine a few days discovering a vibrant city with a few days unwinding by the beach. With the key arrangements planned for you and plenty of time to relax, they’re a simple way to enjoy culture, coast and downtime in one trip.

Offers

About

Call Us Contact Us

Best Time to Visit Saudi Arabia

Find the best time to visit Saudi Arabia for you

Tours

Saudi Arabia Tours

Best time to visit Saudi Arabia

Planning to visit Saudi Arabia but not sure when to go? This guide is here to help you decide which season is the best time for you. Once you’ve picked your perfect time take a look at the trips we have on offer to find your perfect itinerary and book your Saudi Arabian adventure today!

Weather by season

Tabuk

Winter

During winter (Dec-Feb) the days are pleasantly warm ranging from 10-20C/50-68F. Making winter the perfect time for outdoor exploration. The milder weather is the perfect time to explore ancient sites, vast deserts and the countries natural beauty. Nights can get cold so be sure to pack light layers to accommodate the colder evenings.

Riyadh

Spring

Spring in Saudi Arabia (Mar-May) is mostly warm with some days being quite hot. This is the transitional period between the mild winter and the hot summer so you can expect lots of sunny days. Like winter the evenings can be cooler but rarely drop below 15C/59F, and if you are planning on visiting the Aseer Mountain region there is a greater chance of rainfall in the spring than during other seasons. Spring is a great time to visit Saudi Arabia’s coastal regions and to experience cultural events.

Al-Hofuf

Summer

Summer in Saudi Arabia (Jun-Aug) has temperatures reaching above 40C/104F during the daytime. During summer it is best to visit either coastal or mountainous regions where the weather isn’t quite so hot reaching around 30C/86F and usually staying below 40C/104F. Nights in the desert are also more pleasant, but days are very hot. There is rarely any rainfall during the summer and most days are sunny and dry.

Al-Ula

Autumn

Autumn in Saudi Arabia (Sep-Nov) marks the transition from the hot summer to the milder warm days and cool evenings of autumn. Temperatures begin to fall from 40C/104F hit around 20C-30C/68F-86F in the latter half of autumn. The mild weather makes autumn a good time for exploring Saudi Arabia’s cities and outdoor regions. From the desert and coasts at the beginning of autumn to the more central city areas like Riyadh towards the end of the season.