Month guide · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
Riyadh in March
What March is really like in Riyadh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hamza A. Durrani, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Riyadh. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warming quickly, with occasional showers and dust storms; still good for sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Riyadh: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (23°C (73°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild, sunny days and cool to cold nights; peak season for events, desert camping and outdoor dining.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Riyadh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Al Sulimaniyah
Tahlia Street
Come after 9pm for the full evening atmosphere, and try a Saudi coffee or a specialty pour-over.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
Experience · Hittin and Al Malqa
Boulevard City and Boulevard World
These large entertainment zones in the north of the city are the main venues of Riyadh Season, usually held from autumn through the winter.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
Neighbourhood · Ad Diriyah
JAX District
Check the Diriyah or gallery programmes before visiting, as exhibitions change regularly.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
- Free
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
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 15°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Riyadh?
It is one of the best months to visit Riyadh. Warming quickly, with occasional showers and dust storms; still good for sightseeing.
+How warm is Riyadh in March?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riyadh in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.