Saudi Arabia weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Saudi Arabia is expected to be 39°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) for more weather parameters.

Thursday
14th May
39

30

13

8
Friday
15th May
41

27

13

8
Saturday
16th May
42

27

13

9
Sunday
17th May
37

26

13

7
Monday
18th May
38

23

13

11

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Thursday 14th May 2026 GMT

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Saudi Arabia weather for Thursday 14th May 2026

Expect clear skies in Saudi Arabia with a maximum temperature of 39°C, very high levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 13 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 10 kph from the east.

39
°C maximum temperature
30
°C minimum temperature
clear skies
13
hours of sunshine
8
UV index (Very High)
0
mm of rainfall expected
VH
very high heat & humidity
10
kph wind from E

Saudi Arabia weather for Friday 15th May 2026

Expect clear skies in Saudi Arabia with a maximum temperature of 41°C, very high levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 13 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 14 kph from the south-east.

41
°C maximum temperature
27
°C minimum temperature
clear skies
13
hours of sunshine
8
UV index (Very High)
0
mm of rainfall expected
VH
very high heat & humidity
14
kph wind from SE

Saudi Arabia weather for Saturday 16th May 2026

Expect clear skies in Saudi Arabia with a maximum temperature of 42°C, very high levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 9 (Very High) and 13 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 15 kph from the north.

42
°C maximum temperature
27
°C minimum temperature
clear skies
13
hours of sunshine
9
UV index (Very High)
0
mm of rainfall expected
VH
very high heat & humidity
15
kph wind from N

Saudi Arabia weather for Sunday 17th May 2026

Expect clear skies in Saudi Arabia with a maximum temperature of 37°C, high levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 7 (High) and 13 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 21 kph from the north.

37
°C maximum temperature
26
°C minimum temperature
clear skies
13
hours of sunshine
7
UV index (High)
0
mm of rainfall expected
H
high heat & humidity
21
kph wind from N

Saudi Arabia weather for Monday 18th May 2026

Expect clear skies in Saudi Arabia with a maximum temperature of 38°C, high levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 11 (Extreme) and 13 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 11 kph from the north.