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Living in Riyadh: Weather & Climate
What it's actually like to live in Riyadh - the weather through the year, healthcare, and the practical essentials.
Weather & Climate in Riyadh
Experience a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Riyadh experiences a hot desert climate, with long, extremely hot summers and short, mild winters. Temperatures can be extreme, especially in summer, with significant day-night variations. Precipitation is scarce and mainly occurs between November and May, with occasional dust storms.
Frequently asked questions about Riyadh
The most comfortable months in Riyadh are the cooler, drier part of the year - the climate section above breaks it down month by month.
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