Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Saudi Arabia in December
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December25°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December13mm average rain
December is close to Saudi Arabia's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December7.4 hours average sun
December is one of Saudi Arabia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December is below Saudi Arabia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December71 weather score
December sits close to Saudi Arabia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.