Which is the hottest month in Riyadh?

The hottest time of year in Riyadh is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 43°C 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 31mm. 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.

Best time to visit Riyadh

Q: When is the best time to visit Riyadh?

The best time to visit Riyadh is November based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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3.5
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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28
Mar
33
Apr
39
May
42
Jun
43
Jul
43
Aug
40
Sep
35
Oct
28
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Mar
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11
Jun
10
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10
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10
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Oct
9
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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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