Weather in January in Saudi Arabia
Considering a trip to Saudi Arabia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Saudi Arabia in January?
Saudi Arabia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is moderate in Arar at 16°C and very warm in Salhabah at 31°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Salhabah and 4°C in Arar. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Saudi Arabia that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sharurah with an average of 1.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Al Shafa with 48 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Riyadh enjoys approximately 217 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saudi Arabia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Saudi Arabia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
In January Riyadh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jeddah
In January Jeddah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Makkah
In January Makkah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Khobar
In January Al Khobar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Medina
In January Medina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Saudi Arabia.
Is January the best time to visit Saudi Arabia?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Saudi Arabia with overall perfect weather in Riyadh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Riyadh. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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