August weather forecast
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August perpetuates the intense heatwave with temperatures peaking at a blistering 43.6°C (110.5°F). The city continues to simmer under Saudi Arabia's white-hot sun, maintaining the searing summer weather pattern. Prolonged sunshine and a steadfast UV index of 12 augment the sweltering conditions. Even though rain makes a minor comeback, with an almost negligible 0mm (0") registered, it does little to affect the city's arid milieu. The spike in temperatures and the persisting dry spell distinguishes August as the quintessential summer month in Riyadh.

Temperature

The month of August sees the highest average temperatures, reaching 43.6°C (110.5°F) at the peak and 29.2°C (84.6°F) at the low.

Humidity

In Riyadh, the average relative humidity in August is 12%.

Rainfall

January through May, August, October through December are months with rainfall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 rainfall days, it receives 0mm (0") of precipitation. In Riyadh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 44.8 days and collects up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Riyadh, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of August, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:12 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Put into action all crucial precautions. Defense against sun damage is a must. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Regularly apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every two hours, or straight after swimming or an outdoor activity.