Saudi Arabia · February

Riyadh

Mud-brick Diriyah, a desert capital and nights that run late.

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February is Riyadh’s coolest, clearest month: mild days, chilly nights and blue desert skies. This year the Kuwaiti holiday week falls in Ramadan, when the capital slows by day and comes alive after iftar.

Normal high

24°C

Normal low

11°C

Currency

Saudi riyal (SAR)

Airport

King Khalid International (RUH)

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Weather in February

Days: around 24°C

Nights: around 11°C

Money & tipping

Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR)

Tipping: Around 10–15% is usual for table service.

Plugs

Type: G (sometimes A / B)

Same plug as in Kuwait, no adaptor needed.

Emergency

911 (ambulance, fire, police) · 112 if you don't have a Saudi SIM

Checked October 2026. Weather is the month's average; rules and numbers can change, so check official sources before you go.

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