MBD Travel Riyadh Guide
More than a list of sights: a practical guide to planning the order of your trip, choosing where to stay and adapting the plan to the season.
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Riyadh Guide 2026
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, combines a modern urban landscape with the country’s historical heritage. When choosing where to stay, consider city distances together with the places you plan to visit.
When to go
Riyadh weather by month
Multi-year monthly averages. Each month opens its own season page.
Season calendar- January
High 20°C, low 10°C
4 rainy days · 22 mm rain - February
High 23°C, low 11°C
2 rainy days · 12 mm rain - March
High 29°C, low 16°C
3 rainy days · 8 mm rain - April
High 34°C, low 21°C
3 rainy days · 12 mm rain - May
High 39°C, low 26°C
0 rainy days · 2 mm rain - June
High 43°C, low 29°C
0 rainy days · 0 mm rain - July
High 44°C, low 31°C
0 rainy days · 0 mm rain - August
High 44°C, low 31°C
0 rainy days · 0 mm rain - September
High 41°C, low 27°C
0 rainy days · 0 mm rain - October
High 35°C, low 22°C
0 rainy days · 0 mm rain - November
High 29°C, low 17°C
1 rainy day · 3 mm rain - December
High 23°C, low 12°C
2 rainy days · 14 mm rain
Monthly averages of daily readings, 2021-2025. For planning only; not a forecast for your travel dates.
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