Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Weather
Riyadh hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 68°F (20°C) is about 41°F (23°C) below the typical August high of 109°F (43°C).
Current conditions in detail
Riyadh weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Riyadh looks mist, with a high of 70° and an overnight low of 58°. There is a 62% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Riyadh 14-day forecast
About the weather in Riyadh
Weather in Riyadh is shaped by its hot desert climate - expect intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. July afternoons typically reach 110°F (44°C), while January highs hover near 70°F (21°C). Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches (77 mm) over about 15 rainy days.
Riyadh weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 110°F (44°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 70°F (21°C)
- Record high: 118°F (48°C) · Record low: 31°F (-1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (2 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 110°F (44°C) and overnight lows stay near 86°F (30°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows around 48°F (9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 118°F (48°C) and dropped as low as 31°F (-1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain over 2 days, while June is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Riyadh is intensely hot, with daytime highs averaging 92°F (33°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Riyadh turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 109°F (43°C) and nights around 84°F (29°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Riyadh turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 93°F (34°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Riyadh is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Riyadh by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 48° | 2 | 0.6 in | 9.4 h/day | 45% |
| February | 74° | 52° | 2 | 0.5 in | 9.8 h/day | 36% |
| March | 83° | 60° | 3 | 0.4 in | 10.4 h/day | 31% |
| April | 91° | 68° | 3 | 0.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 27% |
| May | 102° | 77° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 17% |
| June | 108° | 83° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.0 h/day | 11% |
| July | 110° | 86° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 12% |
| August | 109° | 85° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.6 h/day | 13% |
| September | 104° | 79° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.4 h/day | 15% |
| October | 94° | 70° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.9 h/day | 22% |
| November | 81° | 61° | 2 | 0.5 in | 9.8 h/day | 42% |
| December | 72° | 51° | 2 | 0.4 in | 9.6 h/day | 46% |