Riyadh weather in August (Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia)

What can you expect from the weather in Riyadh during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Riyadh generally has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 44°C, while nights can cool down to about 29°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Riyadh in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 0 days of rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 29°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 44°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 14%  
WindspeedWindspeed  
SunshineSunshine 310 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 77%  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in August

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

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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 Riyadh in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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