Riyadh — time and weather
Riyadh is a city in Saudi Arabia, in the Asia/Riyadh time zone. This page shows the current local time in Riyadh and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Riyadh
Local time in Riyadh is based on the Asia/Riyadh time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Saudi Arabia is a large country on the Arabian Peninsula with desert landscapes, ancient sites and major Islamic holy places.
More about the country: Saudi Arabia →What to see in Riyadh
Sights and historical places
- the historic Diriyah district — a UNESCO site
- the Masmak Fortress
- the Kingdom Centre tower with its Sky Bridge
Museums
- the National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Where to spend time
- the King Abdullah Park
- the Dira souk
- the Edge of the World cliffs nearby
Local cuisine
Saudi cuisine — kabsa and meat dishes; souks and modern restaurants.
Climate in Riyadh: month by month
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with average daytime highs of 43.7 °C; the coolest is January, around 20.5 °C by day and 9.9 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in January (~22 mm) and is lowest in June (~0 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 10 | 22 | 4 |
| February | 23 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
| March | 29 | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| April | 34 | 21 | 12 | 3 |
| May | 39 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| June | 43 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| July | 44 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| August | 44 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| September | 41 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| October | 35 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| November | 29 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| December | 23 | 12 | 14 | 2 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Riyadh are March, October–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Riyadh: Sunrise 05:29 · Sunset 18:24 · Day length 12:54
Time difference from Riyadh right now:
| New York | +7 h |
| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |