Saudi Arabia Weather Forecast
Saudi Arabia weather: 100°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia. Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia with its capital at Riyadh. It has a population of about 36 million. The capital is Riyadh.
Right now it is 100°F (38°C) in Saudi Arabia with clear sky. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 88°F to 107°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 110°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 51°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 107°F is 3.4°F below the 110°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Saudi Arabia today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Saudi Arabia right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:05 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Saudi Arabia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☀️ Clear sky | 107° / 88° | 0% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 108° / 86° | 0% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 110° / 87° | 2% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 110° / 91° | 2% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 111° / 88° | 0% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 110° / 88° | 0% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 112° / 91° | 0% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 113° / 92° | 0% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 113° / 94° | 0% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 112° / 94° | 0% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 110° / 94° | 0% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 110° / 92° | 0% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 108° / 91° | 0% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 107° / 89° | 0% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 106° / 87° | 0% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 113° / 87° | 0% | 24 mph | 9 |
Climate in Saudi Arabia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 51° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 75° | 56° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 80° | 62° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 91° | 72° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 103° | 81° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 110° | 87° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 110° | 89° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 110° | 88° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 106° | 82° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 94° | 72° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 83° | 64° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 73° | 55° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Saudi Arabia
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Air quality and pollen in Saudi Arabia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Saudi Arabia
Go in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 24.7136, 46.6753. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia right now?
It is currently 100°F (38°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 12% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Saudi Arabia, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia observes Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:05 AM.
How many people live in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a population of approximately 36 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
