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Jeddah recorded the highest temperature in the country at 30°C. However, northern and central regions experienced severe weather, with temperatures close to freezing.

Temperatures dropped to around 2°C in Tabuk, Turaif, Qurayyat, Dawadmi, and Taif. Sakaka and Hail recorded temperatures near 3°C. Buraidah, Bisha, and Rafha saw temperatures around 4°C. These readings show a strong contrast in weather conditions across different parts of Saudi Arabia. Forecasts indicate that the cooler weather will persist over the next few days. Trending: Riyadh records 15.1 million tourists with 33 billion riyals in spending

Other regions experienced milder temperatures. Makkah recorded 29°C, Jazan reached 28°C, and Yanbu saw temperatures around 24°C. Madinah, Al-Kharj, and Wadi Al-Dawasir recorded temperatures close to 19°C.

Riyadh and Al-Baha had temperatures of approximately 15°C, although Abha, Hail, and Al-Soudah were chilly with temperatures of about 12°C.

Weather reports also indicate that the weather will stay unstable in several areas. This means that there could be rain, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and strong winds on the ground in the coming days.

Meteorologists say that these kinds of weather changes happen a lot when the seasons change, especially in the winter. During this time, the weather in the central, northern, western, and southwestern parts of the country is often shifting and not consistent. Most Viewed: Saudi Arabia mandates workers' salary transfers through official channels starting 1st January 2026

This cold spell highlights the wide variety of climates in Saudi Arabia. The country experiences humid coastal weather along the Red Sea, cooler temperatures in the southwestern mountains, and colder winters in northern and higher-altitude areas.