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Al Yamamah Palace

Palace

Riyadh's Al Yamamah Palace complex hosts state ceremonies and official receptions; it forms part of the government district and is mostly viewed from the outside on city tours.

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Al Yamamah Palace essentials

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

Al Yamamah Palace at a Glance

About Al Yamamah Palace

Al Yamamah Palace is an official royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, used by the Saudi monarchy for state business and receptions. It functions as a principal workplace and reception venue for the King and royal administration.

The complex hosts official meetings, diplomatic events and ceremonial functions and is maintained as a secure, state-operated facility. It sits within the capital city of Riyadh and is a central site for national-level official activities.

Because it is an active seat of government and royal administration, the palace is not open for general tourism and is accessible only for invited guests and official delegations.

  • Official royal palace: Serves as an official royal palace and the working residence used for official state receptions and meetings by the King of Saudi Arabia.
  • Public access: Located in Riyadh and not open to the general public; access is restricted for official functions and state business.
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Weather & Climate near Al Yamamah Palace

Climate

Al Yamamah Palace'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 9°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 178 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 9° - 19° 14° 13 mm clear 40% 3.6 m/s 1.1 high 10.7h
February Excellent 12° - 22° 17° 7 mm clear 32% 3.5 m/s 1.5 high 11.2h
March Ideal 15° - 26° 20° 37 mm clear 27% 4.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 20° - 32° 26° 32 mm mostly sunny 24% 4.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.6h
May Ideal 26° - 38° 32° 11 mm clear 17% 3.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
June Ideal 28° - 41° 34° 0 mm clear 11% 4.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.5h
July Ideal 29° - 42° 36° 0 mm clear 12% 4.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.4h
August Ideal 30° - 42° 36° 1 mm clear 13% 3.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.9h
September Ideal 26° - 39° 33° 0 mm clear 15% 3.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 21° - 34° 28° 2 mm clear 20% 2.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
November Ideal 15° - 27° 21° 7 mm clear 36% 3.0 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h
December Ideal 11° - 21° 16° 13 mm clear 43% 3.2 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.5h