The weather in August in Riyadh

It's hot in August in Riyadh with an average temperature of 43°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 42°C to a high of 44°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 28°C and 31°C.

August isn’t a good month to be in Riyadh. The average temperature of 43°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 46°C in 2016, Riyadh reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 38°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 24°C to a highest value of 35°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,7 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Riyadh

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Riyadh. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Riyadh New York
Average temperature 43°C 30°C
Max. temperature 44°C 31°C
Min. temperature 28°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,7 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Riyadh with hot temps, averaging around 44°C during the day and nights around 30°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 44°C, with nights around 30°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Riyadh is around 44°C, while nighttime temps are about 30°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Riyadh

Temperature in August in Riyadh over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Riyadh

Total precipitation in August in Riyadh over the years

Daily UV index in August in Riyadh

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Riyadh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Riyadh by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Riyadh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.