Weather in Riyadh

• All Year
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• Autumn
• Winter
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Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• Riyadh experiences comfortable temperatures from November to March.

• From April to October, the city faces discomfort due to high temperatures, frequently exceeding 30°C.

• July and August are the hottest months, with average maximum temperatures soaring above 42°C.

• The minimum temperatures in January and December could be considered slightly cool, hovering around 10-12°C.

Conditions

• In Riyadh, the months with the highest sun hours are June and September, reaching up to 12.4 and 12.1 hours, respectively, with an overall clear trend of increasing sun hours from January to June.

• Conversely, precipitation levels are minimal throughout the year, with the driest months in June, August, and September recording no rainfall at all.

• This combination of high sun hours and low precipitation highlights Riyadh's predominantly dry and sunny climate, especially during the summer months.

Astronomy

• In Riyadh, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 5:04 AM, while the latest is at 6:37 AM in January, highlighting a significant shift in morning light throughout the year. Conversely, sunset times vary more widely, with the latest sunset at 6:43 PM in July and the earliest at 5:06 PM in November.

• The shortest day is recorded in December at just 10 hours and 38 minutes, compared to the longest day in June, which lasts 13 hours and 38 minutes. This illustrates the substantial variation in day length, particularly between winter and summer months, reflecting Riyadh's geographical positioning and seasonal changes.