Riyadh in December
good · a good time to go
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The numbers
| Daily high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 10°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 18°C |
| Rainy days | 2 · 14 mm |
| Humidity | 49% |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day |
| Daylight | 10.6 h/day |
| Crowds | 80 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
What to pack
- Warm layers for the evenings, which drop to about 10°C.
- Sun protection: about 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | cheap — prices run about 47% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Saudi riyal |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Plugs | Type G, 220 / 230 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 112, 911, 999, 911 |
| Calling code | +966 |
| Travel advice | avoid all travel to parts, avoid all but essential travel to parts — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-09-20 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 911 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
December elsewhere
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The other months at Riyadh
- January sweet spot
- February sweet spot
- March sweet spot
- April sweet spot
- May avoid
- June avoid
- July avoid
- August avoid
- September avoid
- October avoid
- November good
- December
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