Best Time to Visit Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Riyadh for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February and June–November; the wetter half falls in March–May and December–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.9°C / 58.8°F in January to 35.9°C / 96.6°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 37 mm / 1.5 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Riyadh's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
When is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The best time to visit Riyadh for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 35.9°C / 96.6°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Riyadh's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Riyadh?
The rainy season at Riyadh, Riyadh runs through March–May and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 7 mm / 0.3 in. The wettest single month is March (37 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the driest month in Riyadh?
The driest month in Riyadh is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 34.5°C / 94.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Riyadh?
The least comfortable months for travel to Riyadh — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 37 mm / 1.5 in in March, and the coldest month averages 14.9°C / 58.8°F.
Is Riyadh climate different from Saudi Arabia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Riyadh figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Saudi Arabia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Riyadh specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.