Riyadh · WinterMonth summary
Riyadh weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Riyadh in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Riyadh in December: 72°F and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Riyadh in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Riyadh enjoys 22°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 48°F | 68°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 52°F | 73°F | 10% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ March | 61°F | 82°F | 9% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ April | 68°F | 93°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 May | 79°F | 102°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 84°F | 108°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 86°F | 111°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 86°F | 109°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 81°F | 104°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 70°F | 95°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ November | 61°F | 82°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 52°F | 72°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Riyadh averages 72°F, 5% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Riyadh in December
Is December a good time to visit Riyadh?
December is an excellent time to visit Riyadh (score 8.3/10). With 72°F, 10.0h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Riyadh in December?
With 72°F and 10.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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