Saudi Arabia weather in February

Considering a trip to Saudi Arabia this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in February?

The weather in Saudi Arabia in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. In February, it is winter.

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Arar at 19°C and very warm in Salhabah at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Salhabah and 6°C in Arar.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sharurah with an average of 1.5 mm to low rainfall in Baljurashi with 26 mm. Meanwhile, Riyadh enjoys approximately 228 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Saudi Arabia for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Saudi Arabia climate page.

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Saudi Arabia

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?

Average weather in Riyadh

In February Riyadh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Riyadh
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   January January
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22°C 
9°C 
217 hours 
12 mm 
3 days 
25°C 
11°C 
228 hours 
6.8 mm 
3 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
15°C 
217 hours 
12 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Riyadh

Average weather in Jeddah

In February Jeddah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Jeddah
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<<   January January
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28°C 
21°C 
24 mm 
2 days 
28°C 
22°C 
2.8 mm 
0 days 
March   >> March
>>  
30°C 
23°C 
4.3 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Jeddah

Average weather in Makkah

In February Makkah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Makkah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
29°C 
18°C 
261 hours 
37 mm 
2 days 
32°C 
19°C 
244 hours 
5 mm 
0 days 
March   >> March
>>  
34°C 
21°C 
283 hours 
8.6 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Makkah

Average weather in Al Khobar

In February Al Khobar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Al Khobar
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<<   January January
<<  
21°C 
14°C 
19 mm 
5 days 
22°C 
15°C 
13 mm 
5 days 
March   >> March
>>  
25°C 
18°C 
14 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Al Khobar

Average weather in Medina

In February Medina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Medina
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<<   January January
<<  
25°C 
11°C 
9.5 mm 
1 day 
27°C 
13°C 
2.4 mm 
1 day 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
16°C 
5.1 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Medina

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Is February the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Saudi Arabia with overall perfect weather in Riyadh.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Riyadh. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be unpleasant.

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