Al Fuwayliq

Town

Al Fuwayliq sits in Al‑Qassim’s agricultural plain, where date palms and farm markets define daily life. Travelers stop for regional produce, roadside cafés serving strong coffee and to observe Najdi architecture and seasonal souqs rather than conventional tourist attractions.

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Al Fuwayliq essentials

Country: Saudi Arabia
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Rial (ر.س)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 999

Al Fuwayliq at a Glance

Local Time
5:39 AM
GMT+3
Population
5,205

Costs: Low: $35-90 per day - low local prices; few tourist accommodations outside major Qassim towns.

Safety: Generally safe and conservative - very safe with conservative local customs; usual travel cautions apply.

Best Time: November-March - cool, dry winter months are best for travel and outdoor activities.

Al-Qassim province is known across Saudi Arabia as the country’s agricultural heartland, especially for dates.

Why Visit Al Fuwayliq?

In Al-Qassim Province, this oasis town sits amid wide agricultural plains famed for date cultivation and bustling souqs. Travelers interested in agrarian culture can visit date farms, sample local fresh dates and see traditional markets where camel trading and folk customs still persist. The region’s palm groves and seasonal festivals showcase a different, rural face of Saudi life beyond the major urban centers.

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Al Fuwayliq

Al Fuwayliq on the central Saudi plateau is most comfortable from November to April, when temperatures are moderate. Summers are long and extremely hot - plan activities for mornings and evenings.

Winter

November - February3°C to 18°C (37°F to 64°F)

Cooler nights and pleasant days make walking and sightseeing much easier than in the intense summer heat.

Spring

March - April15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)

Rapid warming with comfortable daytime temperatures early on - a fine window before the peak heat arrives.

Summer

May - October30°C to 45°C (86°F to 113°F)

Long, very hot and dry season; daytime activity is best early or late, and shade is essential.

Climate

Al Fuwayliq's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 43°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 116 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
OctoberMayNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 5° - 19° 12° 19 mm mostly sunny 43% 3.6 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.6h
February Excellent 7° - 21° 14° 11 mm clear 34% 4.3 m/s 1.3 high 11.1h
March Ideal 11° - 26° 19° 47 mm mostly sunny 28% 4.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 16° - 31° 24° 33 mm mostly sunny 25% 4.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
May Ideal 22° - 37° 29° 7 mm mostly sunny 18% 3.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.3h
June Ideal 24° - 41° 33° 0 mm clear 12% 4.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h
July Ideal 25° - 42° 34° 0 mm clear 12% 4.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.5h
August Ideal 25° - 43° 34° 0 mm clear 13% 3.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
September Ideal 23° - 40° 32° 0 mm clear 14% 3.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 35° 26° 6 mm clear 20% 3.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h
November Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 26 mm clear 38% 3.6 m/s 1.1 high 10.7h
December Excellent 7° - 21° 14° 25 mm clear 45% 3.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Al Fuwayliq

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How to Get Around Al Fuwayliq

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