When to go · Al‑Aflaj
Al‑Aflaj in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Mar (cooler, <35 °C (95 °F))). Across Saudi Arabia: 35 °C (95 °F)+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Mar (cooler, <95 °F (35 °C))). Across Saudi Arabia: 95 °F (35 °C)+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Mar (cooler, <35 °C (95 °F))). Across Saudi Arabia: 35 °C (95 °F)+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.Outside the best window (Oct–Mar (cooler, <95 °F (35 °C))). Across Saudi Arabia: 95 °F (35 °C)+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- Al‑AflajHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 1 day
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Medium
Saudi Arabia overall: 35 °C+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Al‑Aflaj, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 1
Jan: 1
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Oct–Mar (cooler, <35 °C)). Across Saudi Arabia: 35 °C+ afternoons in Riyadh; sandstorms; still fine on the Red Sea early in the month.
January: Inside Al‑Aflaj's best window: Oct–Mar (cooler, <35 °C).
Al‑Aflaj: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen