Weather in Riyadh in March
March in Riyadh is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Saudi Arabia, this is how Riyadh actually wears March, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, March sits in the middle of Riyadh's year.
- Average temp
- 21°C
15–28°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Riyadh in March. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Riyadh in March. 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 are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Riyadh
Dates are a starting point for March.
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.
