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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, November, December

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Avoid

Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

15°C – 36°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Planning a city trip to Riyadh?

The best time to visit Riyadh for a city trip is February, November, December, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Riyadh

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
97Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°19
February
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°10
March
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°21
April
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°27
May
34Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
33°8
June
34Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
35°2
July
34Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
36°0
August
34Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
36°2
September
34Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
33°1
October
51Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°1
November
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°5
December
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°9

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Riyadh

When is the best time to visit Riyadh for city trips?

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The best time to visit Riyadh for city trips is typically in February, November, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Riyadh?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Riyadh, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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