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
Visitors to Riyadh can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 45°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Riyadh experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 73 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives low rainfall, averaging 16 mm of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0 mm over 0 rainy days. 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
While the amount of sunshine in Riyadh varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 11.4 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 7.2 hours of daily sunlight. 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 over the year ranges from 0 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 0 m/s in 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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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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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