December · Saudi Arabia
Best time to visit Riyadh in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riyadh in December
Average temperature 16°C, 16 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 41% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 41%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Riyadh scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Riyadh spreads across the Najd plateau with mud-brick forts, modern towers and the old souqs of the Saudi capital.
December in Riyadh — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Riyadh at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riyadh in December?
- In December, Riyadh averages 16°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Riyadh?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Riyadh in December?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 41% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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