Best time to visit Riyadh

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When is the best time to visit Riyadh?

The best time to visit Riyadh is November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Riyadh68
    Jan
  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Riyadh73
    Feb
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Riyadh82
    Mar
  • 91°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Riyadh91
    Apr
  • 102°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Riyadh102
    May
  • 108°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Riyadh108
    Jun
  • 109°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Riyadh109
    Jul
  • 109°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Riyadh109
    Aug
  • 104°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Riyadh104
    Sep
  • 95°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Riyadh95
    Oct
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Riyadh82
    Nov
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Riyadh72
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Riyadh?

The hottest time of year in Riyadh is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 109°F with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Riyadh?

It never rains much in Riyadh but March usually has the most rain with an average of 1.2 inches. There are normally 6 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Riyadh?

The sunniest time of year in Riyadh is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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