Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in December
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
7.6h
Weather score
61
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December21°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December14mm average rain
December sits near Riyadh's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and May to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.6 hours average sun
December is one of Riyadh's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December61 weather score
December sits close to Riyadh's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
