Riyadh climate at a glance
Riyadh sees average daytime highs ranging from 21°C in January to 44°C in July. Around 69 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 14 wet days a year, peaking in January (24 mm) and easing off in June (0 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 12 hours of sunshine.
Riyadh temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Riyadh
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Riyadh climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 10.6 h in January. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 10°C | 3 | 24 mm | 9.2 h | 50% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| February | 24°C | 11°C | 1.8 | 6 mm | 9.7 h | 36% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| March | 28°C | 15°C | 1.3 | 4 mm | 10.3 h | 27% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| April | 33°C | 20°C | 3.2 | 14 mm | 10.2 h | 29% | 6.4 · Fair |
| May | 39°C | 25°C | 0.5 | 3 mm | 11.1 h | 17% | 2.2 · Challenging |
| June | 43°C | 29°C | 0 | 0 mm | 11.9 h | 11% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| July | 44°C | 30°C | 0 | 0 mm | 11.6 h | 13% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| August | 43°C | 30°C | 0 | 0 mm | 11.6 h | 13% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| September | 40°C | 26°C | 0 | 0 mm | 11.3 h | 15% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| October | 35°C | 22°C | 0 | 0 mm | 10.9 h | 21% | 5.2 · Fair |
| November | 28°C | 17°C | 1.7 | 7 mm | 10 h | 39% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| December | 23°C | 11°C | 2.2 | 12 mm | 9.5 h | 46% | 10.0 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The best time to visit Riyadh is November–March, when daytime highs average around 21°C with about 3 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Riyadh?
July is the hottest month in Riyadh, with average highs of 44°C.
What is the rainiest month in Riyadh?
January is the rainiest month in Riyadh, with around 24 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days.
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