Riyadh in July

Extreme heat, 45°C (113°F) possible.Extreme heat, 113°F (45°C) possible.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatComfortable; busy with events.
• FebruaryGreatPleasant; Founding Day on Feb 22.
• MarchGreatWarm; dust storms possible.
• OctoberGoodHeat easing; Riyadh Season events begin.

• RiyadhHighs around 44 °C (111 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 111 °F (44 °C), lows around 82 °F (28 °C), rain on about 0 days
• Najd (centre), Saudi Arabia · Riyadh, Diriyah, Qassim, Edge of the Worldhot

  Dry desert: 45 °C (113 °F)+ June–August, cold nights (5–10 °C (41–50 °F)) in January; dust storms March–May.Dry desert: 113 °F (45 °C)+ June–August, cold nights (41–50 °F (5–10 °C)) in January; dust storms March–May.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Eid al-Adha check

  Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Citywide

  Multi-day holiday; travel is heavy.

Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall

Low

Prices · Saudi Arabia overall

Low

Saudi Arabia overall: 45 °C+ inland, humid coasts; Asir highlands and indoor attractions only.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Riyadh, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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