Saudi ArabiaThe weather in December in Riyadh
It's warm in December in Riyadh with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 15°C.
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Riyadh. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December 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 31°C in 2016, Riyadh reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 7,9 mm of precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in December for Riyadh
Click on any day in December 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.
December weather comparison
| Riyadh | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 23°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 26°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 7,9 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Riyadh with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 23°C, with nights around 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Riyadh is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December 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 December in Riyadh
Temperature in December in Riyadh over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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 December in Riyadh
Total precipitation in December in Riyadh over the years
Daily UV index in December in Riyadh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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.
Weather experiences in December in Riyadh
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The daytime temperature was perfect: not too hot, around 20 degrees. At night it got about 10 degrees colder. No rain in sight, just sunshine!— This text is automatically translated to English
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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.