Is the weather in Saudi Arabia as bad as everyone says?

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on 13 Mar 2012

I'm an engineer considering a job offer in the construction industry in Saudi Arabia, but worried about the weather conditions, especially as I will spend many hours outdoors. Any expats living in Riyadh who can give me some advice about their experience with the heat and dust in Saudi Arabia?

Anonymous (not verified) on 15 Mar 2012 - 06:17

Hey David, the temperatures in Riyahd are extreme to say the least! Expats take a while to adjust and I'm not sure you can ever really say that you are used to it. Buildings are generally airconditioned and cater for the temperatures. You have to be prepared - sunblock and a hat when outdoors are essential and you should wear loose fitting (preferably cotton) clothing. Check out our Weather in Saudi Arabia page to read more. For some more general info on Saudi Arabia, have a read through our Moving to Saudi Arabia page.

Good luck with your move to Saudi!

Anonymous (not verified) on 16 May 2012 - 09:58

hello,hi mr david how are you. The whether is fine in saudi arabia you come and do your job.

Anonymous (not verified) on 15 Mar 2012 - 13:18

Hi Alot will depend on you ability to live in heat. The summer in Riyadh is very hot 50+ C but it is very dry, not much humidity so it does n ot drain you so much. Working outside is hard, you have to slow down a bit and drink water all the time. Winter can be cold - Riyadh can see temperatures of 0 and the winds can be really cold. Not sure this helps ? But plenty of people work in the construction industry in Saudi. David

Anonymous (not verified) on 24 Apr 2012 - 14:45

Here north of Jeddah (80km) we have the heat and humidity.. I have survived 2.5 summers and waiting for the next one to hit us!

Anonymous (not verified) on 24 Jul 2012 - 06:58

Is 3500 SAR an o.k salary at KSA?

Anonymous (not verified) on 19 Jan 2013 - 09:48

hai! am an enginneer, my hubby is working in AL-khobar as an engineer past 4months.is there any job available for me?

Anonymous (not verified) on 27 Jan 2013 - 04:05

Man, chill out .... when in the camel-land, do what camels do :D

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