Best time to visit Riyadh: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Riyadh are Jan, Feb, Mar and Nov.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar and Nov
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug and Nov
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 10.3°C – 20.1°C
Rain: 35mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Feb
BestTemp: 11.7°C – 23°C
Rain: 12mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Mar
BestTemp: 16.1°C – 27.7°C
Rain: 12mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Apr
Temp: 20.9°C – 32.7°C
Rain: 14mm
Sunshine: 10.3h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
May
Temp: 26.5°C – 39°C
Rain: 3mm
Sunshine: 11.2h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Jun
Temp: 29.4°C – 42.7°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.9h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Jul
Temp: 30.7°C – 43.7°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.9h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Aug
Temp: 30.9°C – 43.5°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.5h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Sep
Temp: 27.8°C – 40.9°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.3h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Oct
Temp: 22.4°C – 34.7°C
Rain: 1mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Nov
BestTemp: 17.6°C – 28.3°C
Rain: 7mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Dec
Temp: 12.7°C – 22.7°C
Rain: 7mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Riyadh are January, February, March, and November, when high temperatures average between 20.1C and 28.3C and lows range from 10.3C to 17.6C, keeping outdoor sightseeing comfortable. Sunshine during these months runs from 8.8 to 10.1 hours a day, and rainfall stays light, ranging from 7mm to 35mm, so skies remain mostly clear for exploring.
Peak season falls in January, February, March, July, August, and November, meaning some peak months coincide with the hottest weather of the year. June, July, and August also count as the off-season, and during these months highs climb to between 42.7C and 43.7C with lows near 29.4C to 30.9C, virtually no rainfall, and up to 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, so travelers choosing this stretch trade comfort for lower crowds and prices.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.