Riyadh Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
Visitors to Riyadh can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average 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 average around 9°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Riyadh.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Riyadh ranges from 0°C in January to 0°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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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