Riyadh weather in October
October in Riyadh: hot, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Riyadh · #408 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Riyadh climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 35°C / 94°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 21% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 192 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Riyadh in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Riyadh?
- October in Riyadh: hot, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Riyadh on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Riyadh in October?
- In October, Riyadh averages a daily high of 34.7°C and a low of 20.4°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Riyadh in October?
- Riyadh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 192 in October.