Diriyah in January

Inside Diriyah's best window: Nov–Feb.

No other month rates higher than January for Diriyah in this guide.

• DiriyahHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 0 days
• Najd (centre), Saudi Arabia · Riyadh, Diriyah, Qassim, Edge of the Worldcool

  Dry desert: 45 °C (113 °F)+ June–August, cold nights (5–10 °C (41–50 °F)) in January; dust storms March–May.Dry desert: 113 °F (45 °C)+ June–August, cold nights (41–50 °F (5–10 °C)) in January; dust storms March–May.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Riyadh Season and other winter seasons

  Oct–Mar (dates vary) · Saudi Arabia

  Concerts, boxing and events; hotel prices rise around big nights. AlUla, Diriyah and Jeddah run their own seasons.

Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall

High

Prices · Saudi Arabia overall

High

Saudi Arabia overall: Cool days, cold desert nights; AlUla and Riyadh Season at their peak — book ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Diriyah, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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