When to go · Riyadh
Riyadh in September
Mixed month. Still hot; National Day on Sep 23.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 41°C106°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Still hot; National Day on Sep 23.
Weather in September
- RiyadhHighs around 41 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 106 °F, lows around 77 °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.
National Day
23 September · Nationwide
Public holiday with events and fireworks.
Saudi National Day
23 Sep
Public holiday with events, flags and fireworks; roads and malls are busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
- Low
- Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
- Medium
Saudi Arabia overall: Still hot; National Day (23 Sep) brings events and road closures.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen