Climate of Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Point-value climate at Riyadh (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). Population approximately 4,465,000.
Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 4,465,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 14.9°C / 58.8°F in January to 35.9°C / 96.6°F in August, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 37 mm / 1.5 in (March) — about 125 mm / 4.9 in across the year. As the national capital of Saudi Arabia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Riyadh's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9°C58.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17°C62.6°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.7°C69.3°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 26.1°C79°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.1°C89.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 34.5°C94.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35.8°C96.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 35.9°C96.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 32.8°C91°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 21.5°C70.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.4°C61.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Riyadh's warmest month is August at an average of 35.9°C / 96.6°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Riyadh?
Riyadh, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 14.9°C / 58.8°F in January to 35.9°C / 96.6°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 125 mm / 4.9 in, with the wettest month being March (37 mm / 1.5 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Riyadh in August?
The average temperature in Riyadh in August is 35.9°C / 96.6°F, with rainfall of about 1 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Riyadh?
The driest month in Riyadh is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 34.5°C / 94.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Riyadh?
The wettest month in Riyadh is March, with approximately 37 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall.