Your trips
Organise your trips easily with tabs
London
– Riyadh
Any date
+ Search
When is the best time to visit Riyadh?
In general the best time to visit Riyadh is probably February, March, November, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +43°C in August and it has 28 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Riyadh in different months
This is the average weather in Riyadh for each month based on historic data:
In February, March, November the weather is great. There are an average of 23 sunny days in November and the temperature ranges from +15°C to +27°C.
January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +43°C during July.
Climate in Riyadh
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Riyadh for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°C | +35°C | +39°C | +44°C | +45°C | +47°C | +47°C | +47°C | +45°C | +41°C | +40°C | +30°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +23°C | +28°C | +33°C | +39°C | +42°C | +43°C | +43°C | +40°C | +34°C | +27°C | +22°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -3°C | 0°C | +4°C | +10°C | +17°C | +23°C | +20°C | +23°C | +18°C | +11°C | +5°C | +2°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 45 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 37 | 47 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 22 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Riyadh during the whole year:
The hottest month in Riyadh is August with average maximum temperature going up to +43°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Riyadh looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Riyadh is December with average humidity going up to 47%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 10%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Riyadh during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 29 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 1 rainy days and 14 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Riyadh:
What is the hottest month in Riyadh?
The hottest month in Riyadh is August with average maximum temperature of +43°C.
What is the coldest month in Riyadh?
The coldest month in Riyadh is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Riyadh worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Riyadh in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +43°C and 28 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Riyadh?
if you're looking to visit Riyadh when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, March, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
Check out the weather for other cities in Saudi Arabia.
Monthly weather in Riyadh
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Riyadh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.