October weather forecast
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Olaya street metro construction and cars in a traffic jam in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Olaya street metro construction and cars in a traffic jam in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Weather in October

October, like September, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a very hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature drops from a blistering 40.4°C (104.7°F) in September to a very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F). In October, the average low-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Humidity

In Riyadh, the average relative humidity in October is 20%.

Rainfall

January through May, August, October through December are months with rainfall in Riyadh. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") 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 October is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:14 +03.

Sunshine

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the average sunshine in October is 10h.

UV index

In Riyadh, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 9 in October interpret into the following advice:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in October in Riyadh?

In October, in Riyadh, the average high-temperature is 35.3°C (95.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Riyadh?

In October, the average relative humidity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is 20%.

When does it start to rain in Riyadh?

October is the first month it rains in Riyadh. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October in Riyadh?

In October, the average day length in Riyadh is 11h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Riyadh?

On the first day of October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:14 +03.

How long on average sun shines in October in Riyadh?

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the average sunshine duration in October is 10h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Riyadh?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in October
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Average temperature in October - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Average high temperature in October: 35.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (43.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 21.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (29.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°C).

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Average humidity in October
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Average humidity in October - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Average humidity in October: 20%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (10%).

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Average rainfall in October
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Average rainfall in October - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (23.8mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Average rainfall days in October - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 35min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 39min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 38min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average UV index in October
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Average UV index in October - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Average UV index in October: 9

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

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