Best Time to Visit Riyadh: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Riyadh?

November is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of November & March offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Riyadh get in November?

Riyadh averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in November. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Riyadh?

August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Riyadh in November?

In November, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Q: Is Riyadh good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Riyadh scores 7.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains November with a score of 9.0/10.

Q: When should you avoid Riyadh?

August is the most difficult month to visit Riyadh, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Riyadh?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Riyadh, November and March clearly stand out. August concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 November · 9.3 March · 9.1 February · 8.6 December · 8.3 ⚠️ August · 2.6

8.1

Jan

8.6

Feb

9.1

Mar

5.3

Apr

2.9

May

2.8

Jun

2.7

Jul

2.6

Aug

2.8

Sep

5.4

Oct

9.3

Nov

8.3

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Riyadh offers 5 comfortable months, with 5 months to avoid (May, June, July, August, September). The gap is sharp: 9.3 in November vs 2.6 in August.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

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How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Nov · Dec)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
☀️ January →	9°C	20°C	5%	0.5mm	6.9h	8.1/10	Best period
☀️ February →	11°C	23°C	5%	0.5mm	8.0h	8.6/10	Best period
☀️ March →	16°C	28°C	8%	0.3mm	7.1h	9.1/10	Best period
🌥️ April →	20°C	34°C	12%	0.4mm	8.1h	5.3/10	Decent period
🌧️ May →	26°C	39°C	3%	0.1mm	9.3h	2.9/10	Tough conditions
🌧️ June →	29°C	42°C	0%	0.0mm	10.9h	2.8/10	Tough conditions
🌧️ July →	30°C	44°C	0%	0.0mm	10.7h	2.7/10	Tough conditions
🌧️ August →	30°C	43°C	0%	0.0mm	10.0h	2.6/10	Tough conditions
🌧️ September →	27°C	40°C	0%	0.0mm	9.1h	2.8/10	Tough conditions
🌥️ October →	21°C	35°C	1%	0.0mm	10.0h	5.4/10	Decent period
☀️ November →	16°C	28°C	8%	0.4mm	9.0h	9.3/10	Best period
☀️ December →	11°C	22°C	5%	0.3mm	6.9h	8.3/10	Best period

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📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Jan → Mar

Good transition

Apr · Oct

Tough period

May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep

🌡️ Detailed conditions (November)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

5.9 · Moderate

💧 Humidity feel

6°C · Dry

☔ Rain

8% · 0.4 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

9.0h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Riyadh

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Annual data unavailable for this destination.

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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Activities

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Saudi Arabia

🗣️LanguageArabic

💶CurrencyRiyal saoudien (﷼)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.59°C/decade

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 44°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 20°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 12%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Riyadh ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate climate with a 9.3 → 2.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

24.71°N · 46.67°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Riyadh?

November is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of November & March offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Riyadh get in November?

Riyadh averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in November. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.

What is the rainiest month in Riyadh?

August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Riyadh in November?

In November, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Is Riyadh good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Riyadh scores 7.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains November with a score of 9.0/10.

When should you avoid Riyadh?

August is the most difficult month to visit Riyadh, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.