June weather forecast
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The fiery Saudi summer takes full effect in June, with temperatures soaring to a peak of 42.5°C (108.5°F). The mildly game of numbers in the past months now turns into a fervid battle with the thermometer. Coupled with the stark sun, amplified by a maximum UV index of 12, the searing heat persists. Unexpected for many foreign visitors, rainfall events are entirely absent, marking the onset of a dry spell. This month presents the city's inhospitable summer, dominated by relentless heat and astonishing dryness.

Temperature

June introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from May's fiery hot 39.4°C (102.9°F) to a blistering 42.5°C (108.5°F). With the onset of night in June, Riyadh reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a warm 28°C (82.4°F).

Humidity

In Riyadh, the average relative humidity in June is 11%.

Rainfall

In Riyadh, rain does not fall in June, July and September.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 13h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:46 +03.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, June has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 during June translates into the following directions:
Put into effect every precaution of importance, unprotected skin and eyes may get burns swiftly. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. After every outdoor workout or swim, liberally apply and frequently reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.