Al Shafa weather in January (Saudi Arabia)

Is Al Shafa a good destination in January, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Al Shafa is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 14°C at night. Even with its milder temperatures compared to the rest of the year, this month stays comfortably warm and inviting.

Precipitation

Al Shafa in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 261 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Al Shafa. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Al Shafa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 76% *  

* Data from: Mecca, Saudi Arabia (63 KM, 39 Miles).

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Al Shafa, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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