Riyadh weather in August (Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia)

What kind of weather does August bring to Riyadh? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Riyadh usually has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 44°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 29°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Riyadh in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 0 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 310 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Riyadh. January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riyadh climate page with graphs.

 

Riyadh, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 29°C  

Max Temperature 44°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 0.1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 14%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 310 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 77%  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in August

Find out more about the weather in Saudi Arabia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

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