Kingdom Centre
Kingdom Centre is a 302-meter skyscraper and architectural landmark in Riyadh. It is one of the 22 most looked-up sights in Saudi Arabia and ranks 11th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, when daily highs reach about 42 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with highs of around 19 °C to 21 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the most rain occurring in March. The Skybridge costs SR60 and the site is open daily from 4 PM to 11 PM.
Kingdom Centre is located 9 km from the capital, Riyadh. King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is the nearest airport, situated 27 km away. Travelers can combine a visit here with other nearby locations such as Murabba Palace, which is 8 km away, Deera Square, Al Masmak Palace, or the At-Turaif District.
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 | 27 | 33 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 34 | 26 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 13 | 10 | 30 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| 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.
