Riyadh Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
With a hot desert climate Ridayd experiences extremely hot summers with average temperatures around 43°C. It is also very dry. April is the wettest month.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Riyadh, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 45°C in July to a pleasant 22°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Riyadh sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 73 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Riyadh, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives low rainfall, with an average of 16 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Riyadh Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Riyadh enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 11.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Riyadh.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 50%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 14%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 0 m/s and 0 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
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5 m/s
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Check the weather conditions for any month in Riyadh.
The best time of year to visit Riyadh in Saudi Arabia
During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 45°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 16 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 341 hours of sunshine.
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