Weather in August in Riyadh Province
Planning a journey to Riyadh Province this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Riyadh Province in August?
Riyadh Province is a region in Saudi Arabia. August in Riyadh Province generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 44°C and nighttime temperatures around 29°C in Riyadh. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.For specific regional insights in Riyadh Province, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.1 mm in Riyadh.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Riyadh enjoys close to 310 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Riyadh Province's conditions throughout the year, check out our Riyadh Province climate page.
Where to go in Riyadh Province in August





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Riyadh Province?
Riyadh
In August Riyadh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Al Kharj
In August Al Kharj generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 46°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Al Janādirīyah
In August Al Janādirīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Banbān
In August Banbān generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Al Majmaah
In August Al Majmaah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Riyadh Province?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Riyadh Province due to the typically unpleasant weather in Riyadh.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Riyadh. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be unpleasant.
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