Best Time to Visit Riyadh: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Riyadh: February, March, November, December.
- Best months for Riyadh: February, March, November, December.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, April, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: April, January, November.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 8°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.5 |
| February | 23°C | 10°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| March | 27°C | 14°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| April | 33°C | 20°C | 14 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 39°C | 25°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 42°C | 27°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 43°C | 29°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.2 |
| August | 43°C | 28°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.2 |
| September | 40°C | 25°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.0 |
| October | 35°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 27°C | 15°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| December | 22°C | 10°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The best months are February, March, November, December.
When is the rainy season in Riyadh?
The wettest months are April, January, November.