At-Turaif District
Saudi Arabia UNESCO World Heritage Site
At-Turaif District is a neighborhood and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the 22 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching about 42 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when highs are around 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the most rain occurring in March.
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is the nearest airport, located 28 km from the district. At-Turaif District is 18 km from the capital, Riyadh. Travelers can combine a visit here with other nearby locations such as Kingdom Centre, which is 10.3 km away, Murabba Palace, Deera Square, or Al Masmak Palace.
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 | 22 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 33 | 26 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 10 | 32 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 17 |
| 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.
