Now
+43°
Clear sky
Feels like +41° · Humidity 6%
+45° / +32°
Wind
10 km/h
UV index
9 🔴
European AQI
395
Chance of rain
0%
Humidity
6%
Pressure
1006 hPa
Sunrise / Sunset
05:03 / 18:41
Visibility
17 km
What to wear
Hot — light, breathable clothing, a hat and plenty of water.
🧴 SPF 50💧 Carry waterFeels -3.6000000000000014° colder
Overview — Riyadh
Today, Wednesday, June 10, in Riyadh (SA) it is mainly clear, very hot. During the day the air warms to +45°, with around +32° at night. Due to the wind it feels like +41.3°. UV is extreme (index 8.6) — stay in the shade around midday. Wind up to 11.8 km/h. No precipitation is expected, so you will not need an umbrella. Dress as lightly as possible, wear a hat, apply sunscreen and keep water on hand. The sun rises at 05:03 and sets at 18:41 — daylight lasts 13.6 hours.
Hourly forecast
💧 No precipitation expected. Shaded areas of the chart are night hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
14-day forecast
Tap a day to expand it by time of day. The bar runs from the overnight low (start) to the daytime high (end).
Morning
+38°
Day
+45°
Evening
+42°
Night
+32°
Precipitation & cloud map
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Riyadh is located at 24.69°, 46.72°. A live precipitation and cloud radar will appear here once the map service is enabled.
Riyadh is located at 24.69°, 46.72°. A live precipitation and cloud radar will appear here once the map service is enabled.
Activity indices for today
Comfort score from 0 (poor) to 100 (excellent), calculated from today’s weather. For “Rain” and “UV” the figure is the risk level.
🏖️ Beach
21 / 100
for sea and sun · low
🏊 Swimming
0 / 100
no sea nearby · poor
🏃 Running
6 / 100
comfort for a run · poor
🧴 UV
81%
extreme · high
☂️ Rain
0%
unlikely · low
✨ Stargazing
88 / 100
evening visibility · excellent
🧺 Drying laundry
100 / 100
will dry outdoors · excellent
🚗 Car wash
95 / 100
no rain expected · excellent
Air quality & pollen
395
Very poorair
European AQI
PM2.5: 74.5PM10: 568.1Ozone: 77NO₂: 34.7
People with allergies or asthma should limit time outdoors.
Sun, moon & sea
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
18:41
Golden hour
18:06
Day length
13.6 h
Moon phase
Waning crescent
Monthly climate — Riyadh
Long-term monthly averages. The best months to visit are marked with a star.
+20°
+8°
Jan
+24°
+10°
⭐ Feb
+28°
+15°
⭐ Mar
+33°
+20°
Apr
+39°
+25°
May
+42°
+27°
Jun
+43°
+29°
Jul
+43°
+28°
Aug
+40°
+25°
Sep
+34°
+21°
Oct
+27°
+15°
⭐ Nov
+22°
+9°
Dec
Bar colour shows temperature:coldcoolcomfortablewarmhot⭐ — best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Rainfall | What to pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +20° | +8° | 10.389999999999997mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| ⭐ February | +24° | +10° | 8.389999999999997mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| ⭐ March | +28° | +15° | 7.515000000000003mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| April | +33° | +20° | 16.715mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| May | +39° | +25° | 2.4900000000000007mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| June | +42° | +27° | 0.030000000000000006mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| July | +43° | +29° | 0.03mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| August | +43° | +28° | 0.025mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| September | +40° | +25° | 0mm | 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. |
| October | +34° | +21° | 0.40499999999999997mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| ⭐ November | +27° | +15° | 14.694999999999999mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| December | +22° | +9° | 8.095mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
When to visitRiyadh
Best months: February, March, November and December
Daytime high+22°…+28°
The most comfortable weather of the year — the best time for sightseeing and the outdoors.
Shoulder season: January, April, May and October
Daytime high+20°…+39°
Conditions are changeable but workable, with fewer crowds than peak season.
Harder months: June, July, August and September
Daytime high+40°…+43°
The most extreme weather of the year — plan activity for the cooler parts of the day.
In short:The most comfortable months to visit Riyadh are February, March and November, with the most pleasant daytime temperatures and low rainfall. The hardest months for active outdoor travel are June, July and August.
Compared to the climate normal
Today’s high
+45°
Normal for this month
+42°
Deviation
+3° warmer than normal
Nearby cities
'Irqah
11km
+42°
Ad Dir'iyah
20km
+42°
Al Kharj
86km
+45°
Ad Dilam
89km
+45°
Rumah
107km
+43°
Hawtah Bani Tamim
133km
+43°
Frequently asked questions — Riyadh
What is the weather like in Riyadh right now?
Right now it is +43° in Riyadh. See the hourly forecast above for how it changes through the day.
When is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The best months to visit Riyadh are February, November and March, when the weather is most comfortable and rainfall is low.
When is the rainy season in Riyadh?
Rainfall in Riyadh is concentrated in the wetter months; the monthly climate chart above shows when precipitation peaks across the year.
How hot does Riyadh get in summer?
Summer is the hottest part of the year in Riyadh. Plan outdoor activity for the morning or evening and stay hydrated during the midday heat.