Riyadh weather in February
Riyadh in February averages 18°C (64°F), 6 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Riyadh, February is the third coldest, the sixth driest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
12–24°C · 53–74°F
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
hours per day
What is Riyadh like in February?
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 February?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.2 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Riyadh is 2.8°C warmer than January and 12 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
February in Riyadh is 3.8°C cooler than March and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 21°C (71°F).
Daylight in Riyadh in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 11 hours 20 minutes in Riyadh, rising about 06:27 and setting about 17:47 local time.
February ends 35 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 20 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Riyadh
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Riyadh
What to read before you book.
Riyadh weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How February compares with the rest of the year
February 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 February
February climate averages for Riyadh, 1991–2020.
Riyadh averages 18°C (64°F) in February, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 24°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 6 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 18°C (64°F) against 21°C (71°F) in March — 3.8°C cooler.
February is 2.8°C warmer than January, and 12 mm drier.
Yes. February falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, February to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 8.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 13 hours 40 minutes in June and 10 hours 37 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:27 and sunset about 17:47 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 35 minutes longer than it starts.
