🇸🇦 Riyadh vs Tehran 🇮🇷

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia vs Tehran, Iran — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Riyadh is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Riyadh is drier, with roughly 62 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇸🇦 Riyadh🇮🇷 Tehran
Avg annual high
33°C
23°C
Hottest month
July · 43°C
July · 37°C
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (-1°C low)
Rainy days / year
33
95
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, September, October

🇸🇦 Riyadh

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (43°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇮🇷 Tehran

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (37°C), coldest lows in January (-1°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riyadh or Tehran warmer?

Riyadh is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Riyadh or Tehran?

Tehran is rainier — Riyadh sees about 62 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Riyadh vs Tehran?

Riyadh is best around January, February, December; Tehran is best around April, September, October.

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