What’s the climate like in Riyadh?
The current climate of Riyadh features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 44°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 29°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Riyadh in recent years was 47°C in June 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in January 2016.
On average, Riyadh receives 66 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Riyadh?
The best time to visit Riyadh for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Riyadh. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Riyadh
The climate table of Riyadh shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 39 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 36 | 28 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 9,9 | 8,4 | 9,7 | 13 | 3,2 | 0 | 0,4 | 0,7 | 0 | 0,6 | 12 | 7,9 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 44°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in January
- Precipitation: 66 mm per year
- Driest months: 0 mm in June, September and 0,4 mm in July
- Wettest months: 13 mm in April, 12 mm in November and 9,9 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Riyadh
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Riyadh
This graph shows how much precipitation Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Riyadh
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Riyadh
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Riyadh
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Riyadh by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Riyadh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
