The climate in Riyadh during August can be summarized as very hot and very dry.
August is in the summer in Riyadh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 43°C (109°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 42.6°C 108.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 26.7°C 80°F |
Average temperature | 34.6°C 94.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 0 mm 0 ins |
Rainy days | 0 days |
Sea temperature | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
Humidity | 15% |
Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Riyadh with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Riyadh in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 42.5°C 108.5°F |
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Driest month: | June | 0mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | October | 10.6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
Wettest month: | March | 32mm 1.3ins |