Riyadh in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +91°F and roughly 17 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 4 rainy days with an average precipitation of 14 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+91°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+111°F
Max.
14 mm
Total precipitation
28%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Riyadh has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Riyadh in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Riyadh for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +99°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 54% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +99°F.
Is Riyadh warm or cold in April?
Riyadh is typically hot in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +91°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +68°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Riyadh:
Climate in Riyadh in April
Riyadh weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+91°F
+102°F
Min. temperature
+39°F
+50°F
+63°F
Max. temperature
+102°F
+111°F
+113°F
Rainfall
13 mm
14 mm
2 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
32%
28%
18%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
20
17
22
Cloudy days
5
7
6
Rainy days
5
4
2
Snowy days
0
0
0
April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +91°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 13 mm to 14 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 32% to 28%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 20 sunny days in March to 17 in April.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Riyadh in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Riyadh is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Riyadh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 17%, leading to total precipitation of around 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
April is one of the rainiest months in Riyadh, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Riyadh wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 13% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Riyadh?
This is the weather in Riyadh in April 2023:
1 April
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+75°F
2 April
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+74°F
3 April
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+79°F
4 April
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+84°F
5 April
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+87°F
6 April
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+92°F
7 April
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+89°F
8 April
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+85°F
9 April
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+89°F
10 April
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+89°F
11 April
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+91°F
12 April
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+95°F
13 April
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+84°F
14 April
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+78°F
15 April
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+83°F
16 April
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+82°F
17 April
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+76°F
18 April
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+84°F
19 April
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+80°F
20 April
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+85°F
21 April
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+90°F
22 April
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+91°F
23 April
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+93°F
24 April
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+94°F
25 April
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+93°F
26 April
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+86°F
27 April
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+89°F
28 April
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+95°F
29 April
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+95°F
30 April
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+98°F
In April 2023 Riyadh had 15 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 41%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Riyadh climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Riyadh in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+87°F) and the highest in 2021 (+94°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 215 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Riyadh in April:
Is April a good time to visit Riyadh?
It’s always a good time to visit Riyadh, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Riyadh in April?
Absolutely, April is hot in Riyadh. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Riyadh rainy in April?
Riyadh is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Riyadh in April?
The amount of sunny days in Riyadh during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
Check out the weather for other cities in Saudi Arabia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Riyadh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.