At a glance
| Metric | Jerusalem | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 33°C | 44°C |
| Coldest month low | 6°C | 10°C |
| Annual rainfall | 299 mm | 69 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.8 h/day | 10.6 h/day |
| Best months | April–May & October–November | November–March |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Jerusalem | Riyadh | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
| February | 6.6 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
| March | 8.5 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.4 · Fair | Jerusalem |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 2.2 · Challenging | Jerusalem |
| June | 8.3 · Good | 1.5 · Challenging | Jerusalem |
| July | 6.9 · Fair | 1.5 · Challenging | Jerusalem |
| August | 6.7 · Fair | 1.5 · Challenging | Jerusalem |
| September | 8.1 · Good | 1.5 · Challenging | Jerusalem |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.2 · Fair | Jerusalem |
| November | 9.9 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
| December | 8.4 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Jerusalem or Riyadh?
Jerusalem has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 5 for Riyadh — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
The best months to visit Jerusalem are April–May & October–November, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The best months to visit Riyadh are November–March, based on six years of climate data.
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