Month guide · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
Riyadh in June
What June is really like in Riyadh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 43°C (109°F), lows of 28°C (82°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Intense heat; outdoor activity is limited to after dark, and hotel rates drop.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 43°C (109°F) / 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Riyadh: days average 43°C (109°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 28°C (82°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with May (39°C (102°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 44°C (111°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:04
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:43
- Daylight
- About 13.7 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, June rates 1 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Riyadh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Al Sulimaniyah
Tahlia Street
Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Road, still widely called Tahlia Street, is lined with specialty coffee shops, restaurants, fashion boutiques and dessert shops.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
Experience · Hittin and Al Malqa
Boulevard City and Boulevard World
Check what is running before you go, as attractions and opening periods change from season to season.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
Market · Eastern outskirts
Riyadh Camel Market
On the city's eastern outskirts, traders buy and sell camels, sheep and goats in a large open-air livestock market, with feed sellers and stalls of camel gear around it.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
- Kids
Museum · Al Murabba
National Museum of Saudi Arabia
Allow at least two hours and start at the top of the chronology; the gardens of the historical centre are pleasant in the evening.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 43°C, lows near 28°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Riyadh?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Riyadh?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Intense heat; outdoor activity is limited to after dark, and hotel rates drop.
+How warm is Riyadh in June?
Average highs are around 43°C (109°F) and lows around 28°C (82°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riyadh in June?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.