Riyadh Region weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. Like most weather services, we show Riyadh Region at one spot: Riyadh, its largest city. At 12:30 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.
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 Region weather by month
When is the best time to visit Riyadh Region?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Riyadh Region 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 Region?
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 Region?
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 Region 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 Region weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Riyadh), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Riyadh Region
Weather can differ a lot within Riyadh Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Oct–Mar | None | 21–44°C | 31 mm |
| Al Kharj | Nov–Mar | None | 22–45°C | 30 mm |
| Az Zulfī | Oct–Apr | None | 19–43°C | 31 mm |
| Ad Dawādimī | Oct–Mar | None | 21–42°C | 27 mm |
| Ad Dir‘īyah | Oct–Mar | None | 20–43°C | 31 mm |
| Afif | Oct–Mar | None | 22–42°C | 22 mm |
| ‘Irqah | Oct–Mar | None | 21–44°C | 31 mm |
| Ad Dilam | Oct–Mar | None | 21–44°C | 30 mm |
| Shaqra | Oct–Mar | None | 21–43°C | 28 mm |
| Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm | Oct–Mar | None | 21–44°C | 28 mm |
| Laylá | Nov–Mar | None | 22–44°C | 19 mm |
| Rumāḩ | Oct–Mar | None | 20–44°C | 31 mm |