Best time to visit Riyadh
All twelve months scored on daily temperature, rainfall, humidity and holiday crowding.
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Month by month
| Month | Max °C | Rain days | Humidity | Sun h/day | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20° | 2d | 48% | 9.3h | sweet spot | 20C max, 2 rainy days |
| Feb | 23° | 2d | 39% | 9.5h | sweet spot | 23C max, 2 rainy days |
| Mar | 28° | 2d | 33% | 10.2h | sweet spot | 28C max, 2 rainy days |
| Apr | 33° | 2d | 29% | 10.3h | sweet spot | 33C max, 2 rainy days |
| May | 38° | 0d | 17% | 11.2h | avoid | extreme heat: 27 days over 35C |
| Jun | 42° | 0d | 11% | 12.0h | avoid | extreme heat: 30 days over 35C |
| Jul | 43° | 0d | 12% | 11.7h | avoid | extreme heat: 31 days over 35C |
| Aug | 43° | 0d | 14% | 11.6h | avoid | extreme heat: 31 days over 35C |
| Sep | 40° | 0d | 15% | 11.3h | avoid | extreme heat: 30 days over 35C |
| Oct | 34° | 0d | 23% | 10.9h | avoid | extreme heat: 15 days over 35C |
| Nov | 27° | 2d | 41% | 9.9h | good | 27C max, 2 rainy days |
| Dec | 22° | 2d | 49% | 9.4h | good | 22C max, 2 rainy days |
A busy month is a crowded one, not a bad one — usually it is crowded because the weather is good. It is flagged rather than scored down, and crowds alone never make a month “avoid”: that is reserved for weather worth skipping.
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How far Riyadh is, and what it costs, depends on where you set off from — the months above do not.
Around Riyadh
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- Doha Qatar · 495 km
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Kind of place
Riyadh is in Saudi Arabia, Middle East. Distances are great-circle, so a short one can still be a long way round.
Before you go
| Cost of living | cheap — prices run about 47% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Saudi riyal |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Plugs | Type G, 220 / 230 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 112, 911, 999, 911 |
| Calling code | +966 |
| Travel advice | avoid all travel to parts, avoid all but essential travel to parts — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-09-20 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 911 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
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