Geography of Saudi Arabia
Geography of Saudi Arabia: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Saudi Arabia
Qatar is 307 mi to the east, Doha is 307 mi to the east, Hamad International Airport is 311 mi to the east and Kuwait is 332 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 24°42′49″N 46°40′31.1″E (24.7136, 46.6753)
Quick facts about Saudi Arabia
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 24°42′49″N 46°40′31.1″E (24.7136, 46.6753) |
| Capital | Riyadh |
| Population | 36.000.000 |
| Area | 830.000 sq mi |
| ISO code | SA |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | SAU |
| Currency | Saudi riyal (SAR) |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Calling code | +966 |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Local time | 6:08 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, October, November and December |
| Climate | Hot and arid |
Summary
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia. Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia with its capital at Riyadh. It has a population of about 36 million. The capital is Riyadh.
Right now it is 91°F (33°C) in Saudi Arabia with clear. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 90°F to 111°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 110°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 51°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 111°F is in line with the 110°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Saudi Arabia today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Saudi Arabia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 51° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 75° | 56° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 80° | 62° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 91° | 72° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 103° | 81° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 110° | 87° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 110° | 89° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 110° | 88° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 106° | 82° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 94° | 72° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 83° | 64° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 73° | 55° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 24.7136, 46.6753. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia right now?
It is currently 91°F (33°C) with clear. Humidity is 17% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Saudi Arabia, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia observes Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00). The local time is 6:08 AM.
How many people live in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a population of approximately 36 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 6:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
