Riyadh Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Riyadh can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 45°C (113°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C (72°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 29°C (84°F) in July to around 9°C (48°F) during January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Riyadh experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 73 mm (2.9 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, April it receives low rainfall, averaging 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 0 mm (0 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in October to 5 m/s (10 knots) in July. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)