Average Monthly Sunshine in Riyadh

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Riyadh receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Riyadh changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3230 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in March.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Riyadh’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Riyadh enjoys an average of 3230 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

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

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