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Riyadh

Decide whether to visit or live in Riyadh, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Riyadh month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Riyadh are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 43°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and January the wettest (about 15 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January20.89.1159.4
February23.010.7159.6
March28.415.4910.4
April33.120.31210.5
May38.825.5311.4
June42.428.5012.0
July43.430.3011.7
August42.929.7011.6
September40.326.5011.3
October34.521.3110.9
November27.616.0119.9
December22.410.999.5

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What is being reported around Riyadh

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People and places shaping Riyadh

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Research updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Riyadh

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Upcoming

  1. Kingdom of Gaming

    Wikidata records Riyadh as the event location. Gaming conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  2. WrestleMania 43

    Wikidata records Riyadh as the event location. 2027 WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event.

  3. Expo 2030

    Wikidata records Riyadh as the event location. 2030 world expo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  4. 2034 Asian Games

    Wikidata records Riyadh as the event location. 22nd edition of the Asian Games.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1590

    The earliest known reference to the area by the name Riyadh comes from a 17th-century chronicler reporting on an event from the year 1590.

  2. Documented history · 1737

    In 1737, Dahham ibn Dawwas, a refugee from neighboring Manfuhah, took control of Riyadh.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Riyadh has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Riyadh yet.

Local business and employers

  • Al Arabiya

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Riyadh. Saudi Arabian television news channel launched in 2003.

  • MBC Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Riyadh. Middle Eastern media conglomerate.

  • SABIC

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Riyadh. Chemicals manufacturing company.

  • Saudi Central Bank

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Riyadh. Central bank.

  • Arab Satellite Communications Organization

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Riyadh. Saudi satellite communications operator.

Newspapers and local media

  • MBC Action

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Riyadh. Saudi television channel launched in 2007.

  • Al Arabiya

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Riyadh. Saudi Arabian television news channel launched in 2003.

  • Al Ekhbariya

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Riyadh. Saudi news channel based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

  • Al Eqtisadiah

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Riyadh. Arabic business newspapers in Saudi Arabia.

  • Al Riyadh

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Riyadh. Saudi daily newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Riyadh, in brief

Riyadh is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Riyadh took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Riyadh

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Riyadh

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Riyadh

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Riyadh

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Riyadh

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08 · Questions

Questions about Riyadh

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Riyadh

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Riyadh located and what are its coordinates?

Riyadh is situated in Saudi Arabia at geographic coordinates 24.6877, 46.7219 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Riyadh?

Riyadh has a recorded population of approximately 4,205,961 and observes the Asia/Riyadh time zone (SAR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Riyadh?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Riyadh include ar-SA, and the circulating currency is SAR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Riyadh?

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