Season guide · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
Riyadh in spring
March–May: 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
Warming fast from pleasant March to very hot May, with occasional showers and dust storms. Expect highs up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 11 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 39°C (102°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 4 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| May | 39°C (102°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 2 | 13.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 21 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
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 spring
- 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.
- Al-Ahsa Oasis (About 3 hours each way by train) — One of the largest oases in the world, with more than two million date palms, springs, the historic Qaisariya souq in Hofuf and the cave passages of Jabal Al-Qarah.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Riyadh?
Yes: March is among the best months. Warming fast from pleasant March to very hot May, with occasional showers and dust storms.
+What is the weather like in Riyadh in spring?
Highs of up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.