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Weather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

🏆 Riyadh ranks #3 for hottest right now · #11 for highest feels-like temperature · #18 for windiest right now · #48 for highest UV right now.

Current Weather in Riyadh

Severe sandstorm
38°C
Feels like 33°C. Severe sandstorm.
🌬️ 16 km/h N
💧 10% Humidity
🧭 1002 hPa
👁️ 0.8 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 1°C
🌅 Sunrise: 05:27 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:28 PM
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The current temperature in Riyadh is 38°C, severe sandstorm, feeling like 33°C. Humidity sits at 10% and winds are near 16 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). In the days ahead, expect temperatures in Riyadh from about 33°C to 46°C.

Hourly Forecast for Riyadh

23:00
Severe sandstorm
36°
3%
00:00
Partly Cloudy
36°
3%
01:00
Severe sandstorm
36°
1%
02:00
Severe sandstorm
35°
1%
03:00
Sandstorm
35°
1%
04:00
Dust storm
34°
1%
05:00
Dust storm
34°
0%
06:00
Dust storm
34°
0%
07:00
Dust storm
36°
0%
08:00
Sunny
38°
0%
09:00
Dust storm
40°
0%
10:00
Severe sandstorm
42°
0%
11:00
Severe sandstorm
43°
0%
12:00
Severe sandstorm
44°
0%
13:00
Severe sandstorm
44°
0%
14:00
Sandstorm
44°
0%
15:00
Sandstorm
45°
0%
16:00
Dust storm
44°
0%
17:00
Sandstorm
44°
1%
18:00
Sandstorm
43°
1%
19:00
Dust storm
42°
2%
20:00
Sandstorm
41°
3%
21:00
Severe sandstorm
39°
3%
22:00
Severe sandstorm
38°
2%

14-Day Forecast for Riyadh

Fri, Aug 14
Severe sandstorm Severe sandstorm
44° / 33°
Sat, Aug 15
Severe sandstorm Severe sandstorm
45° / 34°
Sun, Aug 16
Severe sandstorm Severe sandstorm
46° / 33°
Mon, Aug 17
Severe sandstorm Severe sandstorm
46° / 34°
Tue, Aug 18
Sandstorm Sandstorm
46° / 33°
Wed, Aug 19
Sunny Sunny
46° / 32°
Thu, Aug 20
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
44° / 32°
Fri, Aug 21
Sunny Sunny
44° / 32°
Sat, Aug 22
Sunny Sunny
44° / 32°
Sun, Aug 23
Sunny Sunny
44° / 31°
Mon, Aug 24
Sunny Sunny
44° / 31°
Tue, Aug 25
Sunny Sunny
45° / 32°
Wed, Aug 26
Sunny Sunny
45° / 33°
Thu, Aug 27
Sunny Sunny
46° / 32°

Additional Forecasts for Riyadh

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 5 (Very Unhealthy)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 157.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 70.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 19.2 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 31.7 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 244.0 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 2138.3 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Riyadh Tomorrow

There is no good daylight window left in Riyadh today. Tomorrow, the most comfortable window looks like 06:00 to 09:00, when it is around 36°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Riyadh

What is the temperature in Riyadh right now?

It is currently 38°C (100°F) in Riyadh, severe sandstorm (feels like 33°C).

What's the weather like in Riyadh right now?

Current weather in Riyadh: Severe sandstorm, humidity 10%, wind 16 km/h N.

What is today's forecast for Riyadh?

Today in Riyadh: high 44°C, low 33°C, severe sandstorm. Chance of rain: 1%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Riyadh?

Daily highs and lows for Riyadh:

  • 2026-08-14: 44°C / 33°C
  • 2026-08-15: 45°C / 34°C
  • 2026-08-16: 46°C / 33°C
  • 2026-08-17: 46°C / 34°C
  • 2026-08-18: 46°C / 33°C
  • 2026-08-19: 46°C / 32°C
  • 2026-08-20: 44°C / 32°C
Is it going to rain in Riyadh today?

There is a 1% chance of rain in Riyadh today.

What is the wind speed in Riyadh right now?

Wind in Riyadh is currently 16 km/h (10 mph) from the N.

What is the UV index in Riyadh right now?

The UV index in Riyadh is currently 0 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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