Riyadh weather in January (Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia)
What should you pack for a trip to Riyadh in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
During January, Riyadh experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C. Though the coolest month of the year, the temperatures are far from cold. With still warm days.
Precipitation
Riyadh in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 3 days will see rain.Average sunshine
Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 217 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Riyadh.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Riyadh. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riyadh climate page with graphs.
Riyadh, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
11%
Precipitation
12 mm
Rainy days
3 days
Humidity
50%
Windspeed
Sunshine
217 hours
Percentage Sunshine
63%
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Riyadh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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