Riyadh
A mud-brick fortress at the heart of a capital that is building museums, opera houses and a metro system all at once, a national park of red sandstone cliffs on the edge of the city, and a food scene reinventing itself faster than the skyline around it.
The best time to visit Riyadh is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 34°C (93°F). Local time there is 05:26 (UTC+3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 67°F · rain 1.4in · 10.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C67°F | 35mm1.4in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| February | 23°C74°F | 6mm0.2in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| March | 28°C83°F | 4mm0.2in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 32°C90°F | 9mm0.4in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| May | 38°C101°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| June | 42°C107°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| July | 43°C109°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| August | 42°C108°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| September | 40°C104°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 35°C94°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| November | 28°C82°F | 7mm0.3in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| December | 22°C71°F | 18mm0.7in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- SAR · Saudi riyal
- Language
- Arabic
- Plug
- G
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220/230 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.
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