5-day weather forecast Riyadh 17-05-2026

Weather forecast Riyadh today 17.05.2026: sunny, temperature from 25 °C to 35 °C.

No precipitation expected. Wind up to 8.69 m/s (gusts 10.56 m/s). Air humidity 9–18%, atmospheric pressure 754–759 mm Hg, UV index up to 11.1.

Sunrise 05:09
Sunset 18:31

Waxing Crescent0% illuminated
Moonrise 05:11 · Moonset 19:30

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Sun, May 17, 2026

Mon, May 18 →

Forecast from 25 °C to 35 °C and precipitation

Temperature & Precipitation
Time	00:00	01:00	02:00	03:00	04:00	05:00	06:00	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00	20:00	21:00	22:00	23:00
Temperature (°C)	29	28	28	27	26	25	25	26	25	29	31	32	33	34	35	35	35	34	34	32	32	30	29	28
Precipitation (mm/hr)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Cloud cover and precipitation probability

Cloud cover & Rain chance
Time	00:00	01:00	02:00	03:00	04:00	05:00	06:00	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00	20:00	21:00	22:00	23:00
Cloud cover (%)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Rain chance (%)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Wind speed and direction

Wind & Wind gust
Time	00:00	01:00	02:00	03:00	04:00	05:00	06:00	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00	20:00	21:00	22:00	23:00
Wind (m/s)	5.19	4.69	4.89	5.31	5.61	5.61	6.89	8.69	8.31	7.31	6.39	5.81	5.39	4.81	4.69	4.69	4.31	4.19	3.69	3	2.81	4.69	4.19	4.5
Wind gust (m/s)	8.58	8.14	8.67	9.08	9.19	9.11	10.17	10.56	9.56	8.39	7.36	6.67	6.22	5.53	5.42	5.42	4.94	4.86	4.89	4.75	4.75	7.94	7.44	7.92
Wind direction (°)	N 10°	N 9°	N 10°	NNE 14°	NNE 16°	NNE 12°	N 8°	NNE 17°	NNE 26°	NNE 26°	NNE 25°	NNE 21°	NNE 20°	NNE 15°	N 6°	N 0°	N 353°	NNW 345°	NNW 342°	N 352°	N 358°	N 356°	N 360°	N 349°

Air humidity

Humidity
Time	00:00	01:00	02:00	03:00	04:00	05:00	06:00	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00	20:00	21:00	22:00	23:00
Humidity (%)	12	12	13	13	13	14	15	14	18	12	11	11	10	10	9	9	9	10	10	11	11	12	11	12

Atmospheric pressure

Pressure
Time	00:00	01:00	02:00	03:00	04:00	05:00	06:00	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00	20:00	21:00	22:00	23:00
Pressure (mm Hg)	754	754	754	755	755	756	757	758	759	758	758	758	757	756	756	755	755	755	756	756	757	758	758	758

Ultraviolet index

UV Index
Time	00:00	01:00	02:00	03:00	04:00	05:00	06:00	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00	20:00	21:00	22:00	23:00
UV Index	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.2	1	2.8	5.4	8.3	10.4	11.1	10.2	7.9	5	2.5	0.8	0.1	0	0	0	0	0

Air quality & pollen

Air quality
Time	00:00	01:00	02:00	03:00	04:00	05:00	06:00	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00	20:00	21:00	22:00	23:00
PM2.5 (µg/m³)	610	554.1	522.4	503.8	477.7	456.3	420.9	399.5	393	396.7	363.2	345.5	327.8	312.9	285	255.2	233.3	217.9	203.5	188.6	176.5	177.4	199.7	196.9
PM10 (µg/m³)	-998.1	-998.1	3227	3234.5	3167.4	3159.9	3182.3	3040.7	3003.5	3003.5	2742.7	2675.7	2653.3	2608.6	2414.9	2213.7	2079.6	1982.8	1878.4	1759.2	1654.9	1654.9	1740.6	1602.8
Ozone (O₃) (µg/m³)	87	87	87	87	86	84	82	77	72	69	72	78	84	89	94	98	101	102	102	100	96	89	78	66
NO₂ (µg/m³)	13.3	12.6	12.2	11.7	10.8	10	10.2	12.5	15.8	18.2	18.8	18.4	17.8	17	15.9	15.2	14.9	15	16.1	18.6	22.1	26.1	31	36.3
SO₂ (µg/m³)	18.5	18.5	18.4	18.5	18.4	18.4	19.4	22.4	26.4	29.5	30.8	31.2	31.2	30.7	29.8	28.9	27.9	26.9	26.2	25.4	24.9	26.3	31.2	37.9
CO (µg/m³)	141.9	138.9	138.9	137.9	131.9	124.9	123.9	131.9	145.9	158.9	171.9	182.9	188.9	182.9	169.9	160.9	158.9	160.9	166.9	179.9	196.9	212.9	224.9	234.9

Sun, May 17, 2026

Mon, May 18 →

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Riyadh

Today in Riyadh the temperature ranges from 25 °C to 35 °C, wind up to 8.69 m/s. Check the detailed hourly forecast above for more information.

The precipitation probability in Riyadh today is 0%. View the full multi-day forecast above to see the rain chances for each upcoming day.

The wind speed in Riyadh today reaches up to 8.69 m/s with gusts up to 10.56 m/s. Check the detailed wind chart above for hourly wind data.

The air humidity in Riyadh today ranges from 9% to 18%. View the humidity chart above for hourly details.

The UV index in Riyadh today reaches up to 11.1. Check the UV index chart above for hourly values throughout the day.

The atmospheric pressure in Riyadh today ranges from 754 to 759 mm Hg. View the pressure chart above for hourly readings.

Cloud cover in Riyadh today reaches up to 0%. Check the cloud cover chart above for hourly details throughout the day.

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