Riyadh weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was clear and 28°C (83°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Mar. Riyadh sits 611 m (2,005 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season May–Sep
About Riyadh weather
Is it raining in Riyadh right now?
No. It’s clear and 28° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Riyadh this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–36° and lows of 22–25°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Riyadh lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Riyadh?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Riyadh weather by month
When is the best time to visit Riyadh?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Riyadh is Oct–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (70°F) in January to 44°C (111°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Riyadh?
November is the wettest month, with about 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Riyadh?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 44°C (111°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F).
Does Riyadh have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 7 mm (0.3 in).
Riyadh weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months