Riyadh Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Riyadh changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3238 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in March.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (11.4 hours per day) and January (7.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 59%.

Riyadh vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Riyadh enjoys an average of 3238 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Riyadh

April, Riyadh’s wettest month, receives 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 45°C (113°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Riyadh Precipitation page.