Weather & climate · Riyadh
Best Time to Visit Saudi Arabia
February and November
The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is February and November, when daytime highs in Riyadh are around 24–27°C. December to January and March are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (44°C by day), January the coldest (7°C at night).
44°C
Warmest: July
7°C
Coldest nights: January
31 mm
Rain per year
7 mm
Wettest: November
Saudi Arabia weather by month
- Jan21°C7°C6 mm
- Feb24°C9°C4 mm
- Mar29°C13°C2 mm
- Apr34°C19°C5 mm
- May40°C24°C1 mm
- Jun43°C26°C0 mm
- Jul44°C28°C0 mm
- Aug44°C28°C0 mm
- Sep40°C25°C0 mm
- Oct35°C20°C0 mm
- Nov27°C14°C7 mm
- Dec22°C8°C6 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 7°C | 6 mm | 40% | 24% | Good |
| February | 24°C | 9°C | 4 mm | 32% | 25% | Best time |
| March | 29°C | 13°C | 2 mm | 27% | 30% | Good |
| April | 34°C | 19°C | 5 mm | 24% | 40% | Very hot |
| May | 40°C | 24°C | 1 mm | 17% | 28% | Very hot |
| June | 43°C | 26°C | 0 mm | 11% | 14% | Very hot |
| July | 44°C | 28°C | 0 mm | 12% | 21% | Very hot |
| August | 44°C | 28°C | 0 mm | 13% | 21% | Very hot |
| September | 40°C | 25°C | 0 mm | 15% | 15% | Very hot |
| October | 35°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 20% | 11% | Very hot |
| November | 27°C | 14°C | 7 mm | 36% | 22% | Best time |
| December | 22°C | 8°C | 6 mm | 43% | 22% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Riyadh (24.65, 46.7). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Saudi Arabia have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
February and November. The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is February and November, when daytime highs in Riyadh are around 24–27°C. December to January and March are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (44°C by day), January the coldest (7°C at night).
What is the hottest month in Saudi Arabia?
July, with average highs of 44°C in Riyadh.
What is the coldest month in Saudi Arabia?
January, when nights drop to about 7°C and days reach 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Saudi Arabia?
November with about 7 mm; June is the driest (0 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Saudi Arabia?
May is the least comfortable month on average: 40°C by day and 1 mm of rain.
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