Makkah weather in January (Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia)

How's the weather trend in Makkah as January approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Makkah during January to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C. This month is known for milder temperatures, yet warmth continues to be a defining feature.

Precipitation

Makkah in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 261 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Makkah.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Makkah climate page with graphs.

 

Makkah, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 76% *  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in January

Find out more about the weather in Saudi Arabia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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