Month guide · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia

Riyadh in July

What July is really like in Riyadh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated 24 October 2026By the AMZBooking editorial team

Quick answer

July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 44°C (111°F), lows of 30°C (86°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. The hottest time of year, with strong sun and hot nights; many residents travel abroad.

Average high / low: 44°C (111°F) / 30°C (86°F)
Rainy days: About 0
Daylight: About 13.5 hours
Crowds: Very quiet
Hotel prices: Lowest

Weather in July

July is the warmest month in Riyadh: days average 44°C (111°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 30°C (86°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (43°C (109°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 44°C (111°F).

Sunrise (15 July): About 05:13
Sunset (15 July): About 18:45
Daylight: About 13.5 hours

Spring (March–May). Warming fast from pleasant March to very hot May, with occasional showers and dust storms.

Crowds and prices

On a 1–5 scale, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.

Events in July

July has no major recurring festival in Riyadh, which usually means easier bookings.

What to do in July

With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.

Historic site · Ad Diriyah

At-Turaif District, Diriyah

Go in the late afternoon so you are walking the lanes as the mudbrick turns golden, then cross to Bujairi Terrace for dinner.

Time needed: 2–3 hours
Cost: Mid-priced

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History
Architecture
Photo spot

Castle · Deira and Al Batha

Masmak Fortress

This clay-and-mudbrick fort with four watchtowers was built in the 1860s and is where Abdulaziz Ibn Saud's men captured Riyadh in 1902, the event that began the founding of modern Saudi Arabia.

Time needed: 1 hour
Cost: Low cost

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History
Architecture
Kids

Viewpoint · Al Olaya

Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge

Go around sunset to see the city by day and lit up after dark in one visit.

Time needed: 1 hour
Cost: Mid-priced

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Views
After dark
Kids

Palace · Al Murabba

Murabba Palace

King Abdulaziz moved his court to this square mudbrick palace outside the old walls in the 1930s.

Time needed: 45 minutes
Cost: Low cost

History
Architecture
Off the beaten path

What to pack

For highs near 44°C, lows near 30°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.

Is July a good time to visit Riyadh?

A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.

Riyadh in other months

Questions travellers ask

+Is July a good time to visit Riyadh?

It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest time of year, with strong sun and hot nights; many residents travel abroad.

+How warm is Riyadh in July?

Average highs are around 44°C (111°F) and lows around 30°C (86°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Riyadh in July?

Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.