Cool, relatively dry conditions make December one of the most comfortable months for travel across the country. Popular for visitors interested in cultural sites and desert touring under milder temperatures.
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Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Average temperature across Saudi Arabia in December.
Jeddah, Yanbu, Al Lith, coastal Tabuk
By December the Red Sea coast feels fresh and mild - daytime highs in the low to mid-20s°C and cool evenings make outdoor dining attractive. Diving conditions are favorable and visibility often improves after sporadic winter showers. Pack a light jacket for night walks and expect a steady flow of domestic visitors enjoying the temperate beachfront weather.
Taif, Abha, Al-Bahah, Jabal Sawda
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Riyadh, Buraydah, Al Kharj
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Dammam, Khobar, Al-Ahsa, Jubail
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Jazan, Najran, parts of Asir lowlands
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Empty Quarter, Al-Ahsa periphery, Salalah-adjacent influences
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Saudi National Day is celebrated on September 23 each year with official observances; many other civic events occur throughout the cooler months-check local listings.
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca takes place once per lunar year; dates vary according to the Islamic calendar and can fall in different Gregorian months.
See how December compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.