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Riyadh weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
70°F 21°C
50°F 10°C
Jan
66°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Feb
72°F 22°C
51°F 10°C
Mar
80°F 26°C
59°F 15°C
Apr
90°F 32°C
68°F 20°C
May
101°F 38°C
77°F 25°C

Extended Forecast
Monday
Dec 21
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Tuesday
Dec 22
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C
Wednesday
Dec 23
Hi:
73°F 22°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
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Jamaica
  • Resident population: 2,825,928 Annual visitors: 1,704,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, scuba diving, cliff diving, jungle tours
  • 50,992 TripAdvisor reviews of 1,279 accommodations, 264 attractions and 304 restaurants
Jamaica is a melting pot of African, Asian, European and Middle Eastern cultures. You'll experience this diversity in its strong crafts tradition, performing arts and distinctive dining options, like ackee and saltfish with roast breadfruit.
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National Museum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Riyadh

The history of Islam is the major focus of this museum, which consists of 10 galleries, courtyards and a section that houses fancy cars and other belongings of the founding king of Saudi Arabia.

Attraction type: Museum
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Kingdom Centre Tower
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 6 attractions in Riyadh

For those with a head for heights, this is certainly an unmissable experience.  Free parking underneath the Kingdom Centre - take the escalators up to the shopping mall and follow signs for Sky...

Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Mall; Other
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Masmak Citadel
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 6 attractions in Riyadh

One of the oldest parts of Riyadh - the fort itself is free to enter (just sign your name in the guest book).  There is a comprehensive history of Riyadh dating back to the 1930's.  All exhibits are...

Attraction type: Historic site
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Old Dir'aiyah
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 6 attractions in Riyadh

These ruins of the first capital of Saudi Arabia consist of walls, houses and palaces, some of which have been restored

Attraction type: Historic site
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Al Faisaliah Tower
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 6 attractions in Riyadh
Attraction type: Lookout
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Riyadh Zoo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 6 attractions in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s largest zoo, housing some 40 species of animals, permits either a mother or a father to accompany children but does not allow the whole family to vist together.

Attraction type: Zoo
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