October verdict

Saudi Arabia in October

Weather score85Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

34°C

Rain

4mm

Sun

9.8h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

85

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October34°C average high

October is close to Saudi Arabia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October4mm average rain

October is close to Saudi Arabia's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

October9.8 hours average sun

October sits close to Saudi Arabia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October17°C average sea

October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October85 weather score

October is one of Saudi Arabia's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.