Al Masmak Palace
Al Masmak Palace is a museum in Riyadh located in the Deira district. Built in 1865, the site is an example of Najdi architecture and is one of the 22 most looked-up sights in Saudi Arabia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 42 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with highs around 19 °C to 21 °C. Most months see very little rain, with the wettest being March, which has about 29 mm of rain over 2 days.
The palace is 1 km from the center of Riyadh and 36 km from King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Visitors can combine a visit with nearby Deera Square, which is 0.1 km away, or Murabba Palace, located 1.8 km from the museum. Other nearby sites include the Kingdom Centre and the At-Turaif District. The museum does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 34 | 27 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 9 | 29 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
