Riyadh Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Riyadh Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


45°C
Highest Temp
20 Jul. 26

6°C
Lowest Temp
22 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust44.5°C

Coldest MonthJanuary11.07°C

Wettest MonthMarch0.64mm

Windiest MonthJuly28.5km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Riyadh historically?

July is historically Riyadh's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 43°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 47°C on 2020-07-31.

2. What is the coldest month in Riyadh historically?

January is Riyadh's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 10°C. The all-time record low of -1°C was recorded on 2017-02-04.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Riyadh over the past 17 years?

Riyadh's average annual rainfall is approximately 74.1mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Riyadh experience on average per year?

Riyadh historically records approximately 30.8 rainy days per year. April has the highest number of rain days at an average of 7.5 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Riyadh?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Riyadh is 47°C on 2020-07-31.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Riyadh?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Riyadh is -1°C on 2017-02-04.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Riyadh historically?

Riyadh experiences its strongest winds during July. The historic gust record of 59.4 kph was recorded on 2026-03-26.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Riyadh during a year?

Usually, Riyadh's humidity peaks in December at around 37.8% and drops to its lowest in June at approximately 9.7%.