Riyadh Weather in August

What's the weather like in Riyadh (Ar Riyāḑ) in August 2024?

The climate in Riyadh during August can be summarized as very hot and very dry.

August is in the summer in Riyadh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 43°C (109°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.

Riyadh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 42.6°C 108.6°F
Nightly temperature 26.7°C 80°F
Average temperature 34.6°C 94.3°F
Daily sunshine 10.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 0 mm 0 ins
Rainy days 0 days
Sea temperature 30.7°C 87.3°F
Humidity 15%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Riyadh with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Riyadh

Riyadh average temperature in August

August rainfall

Riyadh average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Riyadh average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Riyadh in August 2024.

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Riyadh weather stats

Riyadh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 42.5°C 108.5°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January 19.7°C 67.5°F
Wettest month: March 32mm 1.3ins
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