Country Overview For Saudi Arabia
The climate in Saudi Arabia is typically harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes. The terrain: mostly uninhabited, sandy desert. For Riyadh in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 31°C with the average minimum 22°C, while in June the average maximum is 38°C with a minimum of 29°C. The wettest month for Riyadh is February with an average of 22.9mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is November with 0.0mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR APRIL
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Jalajil.
Temperature
Throughout the month of April daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 32°C that's about 90°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 18°C, that's 64°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in April has been 42°C that's 108°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 9°C, about 48°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for April is around 27%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels generally you should not anticipate any discomfort from heat (see heat index for more information).
Precipitation
The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 0 mm, that's 0 inches.
Wind
The average daily wind speed in April has been around 12 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 7 mph, or 6 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 89 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 55 mph, or 48 knots.
Fog
On average the month of April is not affected by foggy conditions.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Precipitation Amount
The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.