Diriyah Governorate Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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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.

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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

21° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–27°
7° at night
1 rainy day
24 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great

24° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–30°
9° at night
1 rainy day
23 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Great

28° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–35°
13° at night
1 rainy day
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good

33° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–39°
18° at night
2 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

39° (feels like 34°) · extremes 18°–43°
23° at night
0 rainy days
27 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

42° (feels like 37°) · extremes 22°–44°
25° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

43° (feels like 38°) · extremes 24°–45°
27° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

43° (feels like 38°) · extremes 24°–45°
27° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

40° (feels like 36°) · extremes 21°–43°
24° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Fair

34° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–38°
19° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great

27° (feels like 23°) · extremes 9°–32°
14° at night
2 rainy days
24 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 3°–27°
9° at night
1 rainy day
24 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

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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Featured Lists

Ad Diriyah Essentials

Diriyah Governorate — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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