Best time to go to Riyadh Average weather of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
When is the best time to go to Riyadh?
When is the best time to go to Riyadh? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Riyadh are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
- On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
- Riyadh has dry periods in January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December
- January is the coldest month of the year
Annual weather in Riyadh
Weather details in Riyadh month by month
Weather and climate in Riyadh
- In january the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 30°C and it rains about 1% of the time in january.
- Between february and april the climate is very good. By early evening, the temperature averages 31°C and, in april, 2 days of rain are expected.
- In may the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 28°C.
- In june the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 42°C and, in june, 0 days of rain are expected.
- From july to august the climate is unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 46°C and it rains in august about 1mm.
- In the month of september the climate is good. The temperature rises to 40°C and you can expect to have 0mm of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between the months of october and november the climate is perfect. In average, on the morning it is 16°C and you can expect to have 18mm of rainfall/month during this period.
- In december the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 20°C in average and it rains about 1% of the time in december.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Riyadh
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Riyadh: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Riyadh
Find out when Riyadh has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Riyadh
- Very low season in Riyadh
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, May, June and October. - Low season in Riyadh
The months with low numbers of tourists are: November. - High season in Riyadh
The number of visitors to Riyadh is high in: April and December. - Peak season in Riyadh
The largest number of tourists visiting Riyadh is during: March, July, August and September.
Figure: Visitor index for Riyadh month by month
Best time for low prices in Riyadh
Average prices of hotels in Riyadh month by month
Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Riyadh. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Riyadh
A return flight between London and Riyadh is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 521 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 400 more for your airline ticket to Riyadh if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Riyadh
On average, it costs $ 37 per day to hire a car in Riyadh. This price varies by $ 1.1 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 36 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in september is $ 37.
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