Season guide · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
Riyadh in autumn
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Temperatures fall from hot to comfortable, and Riyadh Season and other events begin. Expect highs up to 35°C (95°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 3 rainy days across October–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 35°C (95°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 3
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 35°C (95°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 2 | 10.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 3 of the year's roughly 21 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Riyadh Season — seasonal entertainment programme (usually begins in autumn)
- October: Riyadh International Book Fair (usually autumn)
Make the most of the weather
Architecture · Al Olaya
Al Faisaliah Tower
See it lit from King Fahd Road after dark, when the globe glows above the street.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Views
- After dark
Park · Ad Diriyah
Wadi Hanifa
This long valley runs along the western side of the city past Diriyah.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Experience · Ad Diriyah
Bujairi Terrace
Reserve a terrace table facing At-Turaif for sunset, especially on Thursday and Friday evenings.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Food
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
Viewpoint · Al Olaya
Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge
The 302-metre Kingdom Centre, completed in 2002, is crowned by a parabolic opening spanned by a glass-sided bridge about 300 metres up.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- After dark
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn) (About 2 hours by car, including an off-road track) — North-west of the city, the Tuwaiq escarpment ends in sheer cliffs that drop hundreds of metres to an ancient desert plain.
- Ushaiqer Heritage Village (About 2 hours 30 minutes by car) — Ushaiqer is one of the best-preserved traditional Najdi villages, with mudbrick houses, a mosque and narrow lanes surrounded by palm groves.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Riyadh?
Yes: November is among the best months. Temperatures fall from hot to comfortable, and Riyadh Season and other events begin.
+What is the weather like in Riyadh in autumn?
Highs of up to 35°C (95°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 3 rainy days over the season.