When to go · Riyadh
Riyadh in June
Avoid month. Extreme heat, 45°C possible.Avoid month. Extreme heat, 113°F possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 43°C109°F / 27°C81°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Extreme heat, 45°C possible.Extreme heat, 113°F possible.
Weather in June
- RiyadhHighs around 43 °C, lows around 27 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 109 °F, lows around 81 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Najd (centre), Saudi Arabia · Riyadh, Diriyah, Qassim, Edge of the Worldhot
Dry desert: 45 °C+ June–August, cold nights (5–10 °C) in January; dust storms March–May.Dry desert: 113 °F+ June–August, cold nights (41–50 °F) in January; dust storms March–May.
Hot season
Very hot: indoor plans and evenings only.
Watch: 43–45 °C; hydrate and avoid midday.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Eid al-Adha check
Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Citywide
Multi-day holiday; travel is heavy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
Saudi Arabia overall: Extreme heat except Asir; Abha's summer season begins.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen