Riyadh weather in March
March in Riyadh: warm, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Riyadh · #92 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Riyadh climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 26% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 183 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Riyadh in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Riyadh?
- March in Riyadh: warm, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Riyadh on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Riyadh in March?
- In March, Riyadh averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 2.6 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Riyadh in March?
- Riyadh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 183 in March.