Weather in Riyadh in July
July in Riyadh is the hard heat. Outdoor plans belong to the ends of the day. The middle is for indoors or water.
In Saudi Arabia, this is how Riyadh actually wears July, not how a country centroid would. July is the peak of the warm side of the year in Riyadh. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 37°C
30–43°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Fierce heat in Riyadh in July. Start early. Hide in the middle. Come out again when the sun drops.
This is not a month for a packed walking itinerary. Water, shade, and a schedule that admits the climate is in charge.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Riyadh in July. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Riyadh
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for Riyadh
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Riyadh
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FAQs about Riyadh
Climate averages for Riyadh, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Riyadh is between February and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 37°C.
April is the wettest month, with about 24 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
