Riyadh Weather in March

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

The climate in Riyadh during March can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Riyadh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Riyadh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.5°C 81.4°F
Nightly temperature 14.2°C 57.5°F
Average temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 32 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 21.7°C 71.1°F
Humidity 36%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average March is the wettest 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.

March temperatures in Riyadh

Riyadh average temperature in March

March rainfall

Riyadh average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Riyadh average rain in March

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 March 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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