Weather in Riyadh in October
October in Riyadh is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Saudi Arabia, this is how Riyadh actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, October sits in the middle of Riyadh's year.
- Average temp
- 28°C
21–35°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Riyadh. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember October for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for October in Riyadh is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Riyadh in October. 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 October.
Travel guides for Riyadh
What to read before you book.
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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.
