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Diriyah Governorate

Province · Riyadh, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Area 1,304 km²
Time zone Asia/Riyadh
Diriyah Governorate

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Ad Diriyah Essentials

Ad Diriyah serves as the ancestral home of the Saudi Royal family and the original capital of the First Saudi State. This collection highlights the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district, characterized by its traditional Najdi mud-brick architecture and historic palaces. Beyond the heritage sites, the list includes modern entertainment developments like Boulevard Riyadh City and Boulevard World, which offer large-scale theaters, themed international zones, and seasonal festivals.

15 places

Diriyah Governorate — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–26°
  • 7° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–29°
  • 9° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 28° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–34°
  • 14° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 33° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–38°
  • 19° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 35°) · extremes 19°–42°
  • 23° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 41° (feels like 37°) · extremes 23°–44°
  • 26° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 43° (feels like 39°) · extremes 25°–45°
  • 28° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 42° (feels like 40°) · extremes 25°–45°
  • 27° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 39° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–42°
  • 24° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 33° (feels like 31°) · extremes 15°–37°
  • 19° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–31°
  • 14° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 2°–27°
  • 8° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency
Saudi Riyal SAR · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type G
230 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+966
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Tours & Activities

At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah
Walk
Birthplace of the House of Saud
Drive
Birthplace of Wahhabism

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