The weather in October in Riyadh

It's hot in October in Riyadh with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 39°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 24°C.

October isn’t a good month to be in Riyadh. The average temperature of 36°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 October 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 41°C in 2023, Riyadh reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,6 mm of precipitation in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in October for Riyadh

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Riyadh New York
Average temperature 36°C 21°C
Max. temperature 39°C 26°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,6 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Riyadh with hot temps, averaging around 39°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 36°C, with nights around 22°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Riyadh is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°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 9 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 October 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 October in Riyadh

Temperature in October in Riyadh over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Riyadh

Total precipitation in October in Riyadh over the years

Daily UV index in October in Riyadh

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Riyadh

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Daytime temperatures fluctuated between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius, which is quite warm. Evenings were pleasantly cooler, around 20 degrees. The rain was minimal.— 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.