Weather in April in Saudi Arabia
Planning a getaway to Saudi Arabia this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in April?
Saudi Arabia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Khamis Mushayt at 26°C to very warm in Makkah at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Makkah and 15°C in Khamis Mushayt. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Yanbu with an average of 1.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Abha with 58 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Riyadh.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Riyadh enjoys close to 240 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Saudi Arabia for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Saudi Arabia climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In April Riyadh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jeddah
In April Jeddah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Makkah
In April Makkah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Al Khobar
In April Al Khobar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Medina
In April Medina generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Riyadh, April might be a good time to visit Saudi Arabia.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Riyadh. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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