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Riyadh Weather by Month

Best time to visit Riyadh
December–February
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Aug
44°C average high
Wettest month
Mar
67.3mm
Coolest month
Jan
20.6°C average high
Peak comfort score
98
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 20.6°8.9°22.5mm 4.391
February 24°11.4°3mm 0.898
March 28.4°15.2°67.3mm 682
April 33.8°20.4°37.8mm 6.360
May 39.7°26.4°5.3mm 1.347
June 42.9°28.7°0mm 040
July 43.8°29.8°0mm 040
August 44°30°1.5mm 0.339
September 40.7°26.4°0mm 045
October 35.3°21.4°4mm 1.364
November 27.5°15.2°27.5mm 4.589
December 22.9°11°18mm 2.894

Averages from RIYADH OBS. O.A.P., SA, 1.8km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Riyadh averages a daily high of 20.6°C with nights around 8.9°C. Expect roughly 4.3 wet days totalling 22.5mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

February

February in Riyadh averages a daily high of 24°C with nights around 11.4°C. Rain is rare — about 0.8 wet days and 3mm across the month. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

March

March in Riyadh averages a daily high of 28.4°C with nights around 15.2°C. Expect roughly 6 wet days totalling 67.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Riyadh averages a daily high of 33.8°C with nights around 20.4°C. Expect roughly 6.3 wet days totalling 37.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Riyadh averages a daily high of 39.7°C with nights around 26.4°C. Rain is rare — about 1.3 wet days and 5.3mm across the month. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

June

June in Riyadh averages a daily high of 42.9°C with nights around 28.7°C. Rain is rare — about 0 wet days and 0mm across the month. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

July

July in Riyadh averages a daily high of 43.8°C with nights around 29.8°C. Rain is rare — about 0 wet days and 0mm across the month. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Riyadh averages a daily high of 44°C with nights around 30°C. Rain is rare — about 0.3 wet days and 1.5mm across the month. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

September

September in Riyadh averages a daily high of 40.7°C with nights around 26.4°C. Rain is rare — about 0 wet days and 0mm across the month. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

October

October in Riyadh averages a daily high of 35.3°C with nights around 21.4°C. Rain is rare — about 1.3 wet days and 4mm across the month. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in Riyadh averages a daily high of 27.5°C with nights around 15.2°C. Expect roughly 4.5 wet days totalling 27.5mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Riyadh averages a daily high of 22.9°C with nights around 11°C. Rain is rare — about 2.8 wet days and 18mm across the month. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Riyadh peaks at 98.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Riyadh?

Based on 30 years of records, December–February scores highest for comfort in Riyadh, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Riyadh?

August is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 44°C.

What is the wettest month in Riyadh?

March is the wettest, averaging 67.3mm of rain across roughly 6 wet days.

How cold does Riyadh get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 20.6°C.

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