What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi vs Riyadh in October?

In October, Abu Dhabi averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 34°C high / 20°C low with about 1 mm.

Abu Dhabi vs Riyadh in October

Riyadh is the better pick in October — 69 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Abu Dhabi is sweltering, dry.

Abu Dhabi vs Riyadh — October climate, side by side

	🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi	🇸🇦 Riyadh
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	69/100 (C)
Feels-like high	38°C	32°C
Avg high / low	35° / 27°	34° / 20°
Rainfall	2 mm	1 mm
Rainy days	1	0
Humidity	62%	22%
Air quality (AQI)	93	192

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratessweltering, dry · best January61
Riyadh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiahot, dry, poor air quality · best February69

Abu Dhabi vs Riyadh in October — FAQ

Is October better in Abu Dhabi or Riyadh?: Riyadh is the better pick in October — 69 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Abu Dhabi is sweltering, dry.
What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi vs Riyadh in October?: In October, Abu Dhabi averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 34°C high / 20°C low with about 1 mm.