Riyadh weather in December
Riyadh in December averages 16°C (61°F), 13 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Riyadh, December is the second coldest, the fifth wettest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (61°F)
10–22°C · 50–72°F
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
hours per day
What is Riyadh like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Riyadh in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Riyadh is 5.5°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 22°C (71°F).
December in Riyadh is 1.3°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
Daylight in Riyadh in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 37 minutes in Riyadh, rising about 06:30 and setting about 17:07 local time.
No month in Riyadh has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Riyadh
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Riyadh
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Riyadh weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 59°F | 18 mm |
| February | 18°C / 64°F | 6 mm |
| March | 21°C / 71°F | 22 mm |
| April | 27°C / 81°F | 24 mm |
| May | 32°C / 90°F | 6 mm |
| June | 36°C / 96°F | 0 mm |
| July | 37°C / 98°F | 1 mm |
| August | 36°C / 98°F | 0 mm |
| September | 33°C / 92°F | 0 mm |
| October | 28°C / 83°F | 1 mm |
| November | 22°C / 71°F | 14 mm |
| December | 16°C / 61°F | 13 mm |
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FAQs about Riyadh in December
December climate averages for Riyadh, 1991–2020.
Riyadh averages 16°C (61°F) in December, ranging from about 10°C (50°F) at night to 22°C (72°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 13 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 16°C (61°F) against 15°C (59°F) in January — 1.3°C warmer.
December is 5.5°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to April; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 37 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Riyadh.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:30 and sunset about 17:07 local time. Both shift across the month.
