When is the best time to go to Riyadh
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Riyadh
Riyadh weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Riyadh are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 16mm | 8.3hrs | 11.6hrs |
The climate in Riyadh during January can be summarized as mild and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Riyadh.
January is in the winter in Riyadh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Riyadh with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 7mm | 8.8hrs | 12.1hrs |
February in Riyadh is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Riyadh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Riyadh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Riyadh with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 32mm | 8.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Riyadh is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Riyadh.
March is in the spring in Riyadh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Riyadh with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 31mm | 9.6hrs | 13.5hrs |
Riyadh's weather in April is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riyadh for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Riyadh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Riyadh with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 11mm | 10.9hrs | 14.1hrs |
May is a dry month in Riyadh and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Riyadh.
May is in the spring in Riyadh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Riyadh with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°C | 0mm | 11.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
June in Riyadh is generally arid with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riyadh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Riyadh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 42°C (107°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Riyadh with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39°C | 0mm | 10.8hrs | 12.1hrs |
July in Riyadh is generally very dry with the temperature being severely hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riyadh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Riyadh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around scorching 43°C (109°F), whilst at night 27°C (81°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38°C | 0mm | 10.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Riyadh is characteristically very hot and very dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riyadh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Riyadh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 43°C (109°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 0mm | 11.1hrs | 13.5hrs |
Riyadh's weather in September is typically very hot and arid in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Riyadh, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Riyadh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Riyadh with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 1mm | 10.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
October is a very dry month in Riyadh and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Riyadh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Riyadh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Riyadh with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 6mm | 9.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
The weather in November in Riyadh is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Riyadh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Riyadh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Riyadh with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 14mm | 8.3hrs | 12.1hrs |
December in Riyadh is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Riyadh, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Riyadh and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Riyadh with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Riyadh weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
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