Riyadh weather in December (Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia)

Planning a trip to Riyadh in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Riyadh, December is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Riyadh in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 10 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Riyadh. January, February, March, November and December typically offer 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 December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 10 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 46%  
WindspeedWindspeed  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in December

Find out more about the weather in Saudi Arabia in December 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 December?

For visitors traveling to Riyadh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Saudi Arabia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Saudi Arabia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.