Riyadh weather in January (Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia)

Planning a trip to Riyadh in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Riyadh the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Riyadh in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 217 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 12 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 50%  
WindspeedWindspeed  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63%  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in January

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

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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 Riyadh in January?

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 in January.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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