Best Time to Visit
🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
20°
7°
Great
Feb
23°
9°
Great
Mar
27°
13°
Great
Apr
33°
19°
Good
May
39°
24°
Good
Jun
41°
26°
Good
Jul
42°
27°
Good
Aug
42°
27°
Good
Sep
39°
24°
Good
Oct
34°
20°
Good
Nov
26°
14°
Great
Dec
21°
9°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 20°C | 7°C | 2 | 9h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 23°C | 9°C | 1 | 10h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 27°C | 13°C | 2 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 33°C | 19°C | 3 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 39°C | 24°C | 1 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 41°C | 26°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 42°C | 27°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 42°C | 27°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 39°C | 24°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 34°C | 20°C | 0 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 26°C | 14°C | 2 | 10h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 21°C | 9°C | 2 | 10h | 78% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 33°C high, 19°C low
Temperatures peak at 33°C (91°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 42°C high, 27°C low
Temperatures peak at 42°C (108°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 27°C (81°F).
Avg: 33°C high, 19°C low
Temperatures peak at 33°C (91°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
The least favorable time to visit Riyadh is May and June. During this period, you can expect extreme heat.
May
Challenges: extreme heat
June
Challenges: extreme heat
July
Challenges: extreme heat
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Riyadh during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 10°C to 23°C:
Riyadh has a arid desert climate (Koppen classification: BWh). The warmest month is August with highs of 42°C, while the coldest month is January at just 20°C. Annual rainfall averages 68mm across approximately 13 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 20 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 34 | 26 | 21 |
| Low °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Rain Days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 11 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 9 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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