July weather forecast
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July in Riyadh is marked by relentless heat, with the average temperature reaching an annual high of 43.5°C (110.3°F). The city continues to bathe under the intense sunlight, a paradigm of the arid desert environment of Saudi Arabia. The persistent UV index reading of 12 contributes to the harsh climatic conditions of the month. Defined by absence rather than presence, rainfall is an extremely rare event. The juxtaposition of extraordinarily high temperatures and negligible rain puts July at the top of Riyadh's climatic extremes.

Temperature

The ushering in of July brings an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 43.5°C (110.3°F), closely mirroring the 42.5°C (108.5°F) of June. Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 29.3°C (84.7°F) is noted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia throughout July.

Humidity

The least humid month in Riyadh is July, with an average relative humidity of 10%.

Rainfall

June, July and September are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:38 +03.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Riyadh are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, a regular UV index of 12 translates into these guidelines:
Practice every precaution of necessity, unprotected skin and eyes might burn in minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on overcast days, including after every swim or outdoor activity.