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Riyadh
Visit in October — score 88/100 · avg high 102°F · 0 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59 | 57° | 83° | 35° | 3 | 11 | 10.6h | High | Average |
| February | 73 | 62° | 91° | 38° | 1 | 3 | 11.2h | High | Average |
| March | 82 | 70° | 97° | 46° | 1 | 5 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 85 | 80° | 103° | 56° | 2 | 9 | 12.6h | High | Average |
| May | 81 | 90° | 111° | 68° | 0 | 2 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 76 | 95° | 114° | 74° | 0 | 0 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 69 | 97° | 116° | 78° | 0 | 0 | 13.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 69 | 97° | 115° | 79° | 0 | 0 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 79 | 91° | 111° | 71° | 0 | 0 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 88 | 81° | 102° | 63° | 0 | 1 | 11.4h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 82 | 69° | 92° | 49° | 2 | 7 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 63 | 59° | 83° | 39° | 2 | 6 | 10.5h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 104°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Riyadh (March, April, May) brings average highs of 104°F and lows of 57°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 85/100.
Summer
- Score
- 71/100
- High
- 115°F
- Low
- 77°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Riyadh (June, July, August) brings average highs of 115°F and lows of 77°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 71/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 76/100.
Fall
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 102°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Riyadh (September, October, November) brings average highs of 102°F and lows of 61°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.
Winter
- Score
- 65/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Riyadh (December, January, February) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 37°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 65/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 73/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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