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Weather in Riyadh
Current weather in Riyadh
Temperature now 32° degrees Celsius
Clear
Feels like 29°
High today 35°Low 24°
Data last updated: 19:00 24/10/2026 Saudi time
- Humidity
- 13%
- Wind
- 8 km/h south-easterly Gusts 21
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Visibility
- 21 km
- Pressure
- 944 mbar
- UV index
- 0 Low
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Dew point
- 0°
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Hour-by-hour weather in Riyadh
- Temperature 32°ClearChance of rain 0%Wind south-easterly 8 km/hHumidity 13%
- Temperature 31°ClearChance of rain 0%Wind easterly 7 km/hHumidity 15%
- Temperature 30°ClearChance of rain 0%Wind easterly 6 km/hHumidity 15%
- Temperature 30°ClearChance of rain 0%Wind south-easterly 5 km/hHumidity 17%
- Temperature 29°ClearChance of rain 0%Wind southerly 5 km/hHumidity 18%
No hourly data is available for this period right now.
Times are local to the city (Saudi time).
7-day weather forecast for Riyadh
Tap any day to see its details
TodaySaturday 24/10ClearRain 0%Wind 9 km/hsouth-easterlyRain 0% · 0 mm Low 24°High 35°
- Expected rain
- 0 mm
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Max wind speed
- 9 km/h south-easterly
- Wind gusts
- 25 km/h
- Humidity
- 11% - 23%
- Max UV index
- 7 High
- Average cloud cover
- 0%
- Feels like
- 33° / 22°
- Sunrise and sunset
- 05:55 / 17:18
TomorrowSunday 25/10CloudyRain 0%Wind 10 km/hsouth-easterlyRain 0% · 0 mm Low 23°High 35°
- Expected rain
- 0 mm
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Max wind speed
- 10 km/h south-easterly
- Wind gusts
- 29 km/h
- Humidity
- 11% - 26%
- Max UV index
- 7 High
- Average cloud cover
- 2%
- Feels like
- 33° / 21°
- Sunrise and sunset
- 05:56 / 17:18
Monday26/10Mostly clearRain 0%Wind 14 km/hsouth-easterlyRain 0% · 0 mm Low 25°High 35°
- Expected rain
- 0 mm
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Max wind speed
- 14 km/h south-easterly
- Wind gusts
- 32 km/h
- Humidity
- 11% - 22%
- Max UV index
- 7 High
- Average cloud cover
- 21%
- Feels like
- 34° / 22°
- Sunrise and sunset
- 05:56 / 17:17
Tuesday27/10Partly cloudyRain 0%Wind 12 km/hsouth-easterlyRain 0% · 0 mm Low 25°High 35°
- Expected rain
- 0 mm
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Max wind speed
- 12 km/h south-easterly
- Wind gusts
- 33 km/h
- Humidity
- 12% - 23%
- Max UV index
- 7 High
- Average cloud cover
- 8%
- Feels like
- 33° / 22°
- Sunrise and sunset
- 05:57 / 17:16
Wednesday28/10Partly cloudyRain 0%Wind 11 km/hsoutherlyRain 0% · 0 mm Low 25°High 35°
- Expected rain
- 0 mm
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Max wind speed
- 11 km/h southerly
- Wind gusts
- 28 km/h
- Humidity
- 13% - 27%
- Max UV index
- 7 High
- Average cloud cover
- 24%
- Feels like
- 34° / 23°
- Sunrise and sunset
- 05:57 / 17:15
Thursday29/10CloudyRain 0%Wind 9 km/hsoutherlyRain 0% · 0 mm Low 24°High 35°
- Expected rain
- 0 mm
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Max wind speed
- 9 km/h southerly
- Wind gusts
- 28 km/h
- Humidity
- 11% - 26%
- Max UV index
- 6 High
- Average cloud cover
- 49%
- Feels like
- 33° / 22°
- Sunrise and sunset
- 05:58 / 17:15
Friday30/10Mostly clearRain 0%Wind 7 km/hsoutherlyRain 0% · 0 mm Low 25°High 34°
- Expected rain
- 0 mm
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Max wind speed
- 7 km/h southerly
- Wind gusts
- 26 km/h
- Humidity
- 14% - 26%
- Max UV index
- 6 High
- Average cloud cover
- 20%
- Feels like
- 31° / 23°
- Sunrise and sunset
- 05:58 / 17:14
Weather map: satellite, radar and rain
Temperature and rain table for Riyadh
Temperatures and rainfall over the next 7 days.
| Day | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySaturday 24/10 | 35° | 24° | 0 | 0% |
| TomorrowSunday 25/10 | 35° | 23° | 0 | 0% |
| Monday26/10 | 35° | 25° | 0 | 0% |
| Tuesday27/10 | 35° | 25° | 0 | 0% |
| Wednesday28/10 | 35° | 25° | 0 | 0% |
| Thursday29/10 | 35° | 24° | 0 | 0% |
| Friday30/10 | 34° | 25° | 0 | 0% |
Weather in Riyadh for the next seven days
Select a day in any chart to see its exact values
High, low and feels-like temperatures
Wind speed and gusts
Rain forecast
Cloud cover
The average is computed from the hourly cloud-cover values of each day.
Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Riyadh
A month-by-month table of the average high and low temperature, rainfall in millimetres and number of rain days in Riyadh, computed over a thirty-year period. It shows what to expect in a typical year: the peak heat comes in August, the coldest nights in January, and the most rain falls in April.
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryCurrent month | 20° | 9° | 15.4 | 2.1 |
| FebruaryCurrent month | 24° | 12° | 6.1 | 1 |
| MarchCurrent month | 28° | 15° | 21.1 | 2.7 |
| AprilCurrent month | 34° | 21° | 24.3 | 3.4 |
| MayCurrent month | 39° | 26° | 5.4 | 0.8 |
| JuneCurrent month | 43° | 28° | 0 | 0 |
| JulyCurrent month | 43° | 29° | 0 | 0 |
| AugustCurrent month | 44° | 30° | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| SeptemberCurrent month | 40° | 26° | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberCurrent month | 35° | 21° | 1 | 0.3 |
| NovemberCurrent month | 28° | 16° | 11.4 | 1.7 |
| DecemberCurrent month | 22° | 11° | 14.7 | 1.9 |
The seasonal weather calendar of Saudi Arabia
Beyond the four astronomical seasons, people in Saudi Arabia follow a traditional calendar of twelve weather seasons tied to the rising of particular stars — from Al-Wasm, when the first autumn rains arrive, through the deep cold of Al-Murabbaniyah, to the peak heat of Al-Jawza' and the relief that comes with Suhail. The tabs below give each season's dates, its typical weather and what to prepare for.
Al-Wasm الوسم
Al-Wasm marks the true start of autumn in central Arabia and is the best-loved season of the year. The air turns mild and the nights grow cool, and the first rain-bearing clouds arrive after the long summer. Its rains are called 'wasmi' because they 'mark' the land with greenery and later bring the desert truffles and spring grasses. It is the favourite time for desert trips, and the moment to prepare for winter.
Al-Murabbaniyah المربعانية
Al-Murabbaniyah is the heart of winter and the coldest season of the year, beginning around the winter solstice when nights are longest. Temperatures drop sharply, frost becomes frequent in the north and centre, and winter rains arrive on cold northerly winds. It is the season of gathering around the fire, and the saying goes that even the daytime water turns cold. Dress warmly and protect crops from frost.
Al-Shabt الشبط
Al-Shabt is the second winter season; the cold stays severe at its start and only eases gradually towards its end. It brings rapid changes between clear cold days and cloudy rainy spells, with dry northerly winds that sharpen the chill. A proverb says its cold 'bites'. Keep the heating on and watch frost warnings in the north.
Al-Aqarib العقارب
Al-Aqarib is the last winter season, when the weather shifts from cold to mild; its name ('the scorpions') comes from the intermittent stings of cold. Temperatures swing between warm days and cold nights, and the first warm southerly winds begin to blow, sometimes raising dust. Its three 'Sa'd' stars follow one another until the cold finally breaks. Expect changeable weather and the usual seasonal colds.
Al-Humaymayn الحميمين
Al-Humaymayn opens spring around the equinox; the name refers to the first warmth after winter's cold. Days are pleasant with mildly cool nights, and cumulus clouds and thunderstorms become common, especially over the western and southern highlands. The desert greens and blooms if the autumn and winter rains were good. Beware of flash floods in wadis during thunderstorms.
Al-Dhira'ayn الذراعين
Al-Dhira'ayn is mid-spring: daytime warmth rises noticeably and the first hot days appear, while nights stay mild. Southerly and easterly winds pick up and dust storms become frequent, and thunderstorms continue over the highlands and the south-west. It is the last comfortable window for desert outings before the summer heat. Watch dust alerts and wadi flooding during storms.
Al-Thurayya الثريا
Al-Thurayya is the first summer season: heat intensifies and days grow long, and its dry, fierce sun is said to 'scorch'. The dry northerly 'bawarih' winds raise dust across the centre and east, and rain all but disappears except over the south-western highlands. The rising of the Pleiades traditionally marked the start of the harvest. Avoid the midday sun and drink plenty of water.
Al-Tuwaybi' التويبع
Al-Tuwaybi' is a short season that 'follows' the Pleiades; it is intensely hot and dry. Temperatures climb quickly in the centre and east, dust-raising winds are common, and humidity rises along the coasts. It marks the real onset of peak summer in most of the Kingdom. Limit outdoor activity by day and watch for heat stress.
Al-Jawza' الجوزاء
Al-Jawza' is the peak of summer, beginning at the solstice when days are longest; it is split into a first and second half. Temperatures reach their yearly maximum in the centre and east, with dry 'bawarih' winds early on and high humidity on the coasts. It is said to 'boil' the water in storage barrels. Stay in cooled spaces at peak hours and avoid daytime desert travel.
Al-Mirzam المرزم
Al-Mirzam is a short mid-summer season notorious for its searing heat, said to 'crack the pebbles'. Winds calm, making the air stifling, and humidity climbs sharply on both the eastern and western coasts. Nights stay hot and offer little relief. Guard against sunstroke and move heavy work to early morning or after sunset.
Al-Kulaybayn الكليبين
Al-Kulaybayn is the last of the intense summer seasons and, in many areas, the hottest, with heavy coastal humidity. Towards its end the first hints of change appear as late nights turn slightly cooler, especially in the north. Monsoon-season thunderclouds are frequent over the Asir, Al-Baha and Jazan highlands. Keep up heat precautions; its end signals the coming rise of Suhail.
Suhail سهيل
The rising of Suhail (Canopus) is the most famous sign that summer's grip is breaking; the saying goes 'when Suhail rises, the night cools'. Heat eases gradually, first in the late night, while early days remain hot. Dry northerly winds return with late-summer dust storms, and the southern highlands see the first autumn rains. Farmers prepare for the winter planting season and for the cool of Al-Wasm.
| Season | Start | End | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-WasmCurrent season | 16 October | 6 December | 52 |
| Al-MurabbaniyahCurrent season | 7 December | 14 January | 39 |
| Al-ShabtCurrent season | 15 January | 9 February | 26 |
| Al-AqaribCurrent season | 10 February | 20 March | 39 |
| Al-HumaymaynCurrent season | 21 March | 15 April | 26 |
| Al-Dhira'aynCurrent season | 16 April | 11 May | 26 |
| Al-ThurayyaCurrent season | 12 May | 6 June | 26 |
| Al-Tuwaybi'Current season | 7 June | 19 June | 13 |
| Al-Jawza'Current season | 20 June | 15 July | 26 |
| Al-MirzamCurrent season | 16 July | 28 July | 13 |
| Al-KulaybaynCurrent season | 29 July | 23 August | 26 |
| SuhailCurrent season | 24 August | 15 October | 53 |
Dates are approximate and may differ by a day or two depending on the reference.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Riyadh
What will the weather be like tomorrow in Riyadh?
Tomorrow's weather in Riyadh is expected to be cloudy, with a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C and a 0% chance of rain.
Is rain expected in Riyadh today?
The chance of rain in Riyadh today is 0%, with an expected total of 0 mm. The current forecast shows no rain today.
To follow rain clouds as they move, open the weather maps or the interactive map.
How strong is the wind in Riyadh?
The wind in Riyadh is currently 8 km/h (south-easterly), and it will range between 5 and 8 km/h for the rest of the day.
| Hour | Speed (km/h) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | 8 | south-easterly |
| 20:00 | 7 | easterly |
| 21:00 | 6 | easterly |
| 22:00 | 5 | south-easterly |
| 23:00 | 5 | southerly |
What is the temperature in Riyadh?
The temperature in Riyadh is currently 32°C, feeling like 29°, and the weather is clear. Today's expected high is 35° and the low 24°.
Will there be dust in Riyadh today?
The forecast data here has no direct dust indicator. To follow dust and suspended particles over Riyadh and nearby areas, use the dust satellite image: its images and animations show where dust masses are moving, bearing in mind they cover a regional scale and do not confirm dust at one exact spot.
The strongest wind gusts expected in Riyadh today reach 25 km/h; brisk winds usually raise the chance of blowing dust.