Riyadh weather in March (Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia)

Is Riyadh a good destination in March, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Riyadh during March, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Riyadh in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 6 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 217 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March 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 March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 35%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 217 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in March

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Riyadh.

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