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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 mild 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 mild 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.

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Saudi Arabia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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.

Riyadh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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23°C 
11°C 
217 hours 
10 mm 
4 days 
22°C 
9°C 
217 hours 
12 mm 
3 days 
25°C 
11°C 
228 hours 
6.8 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Riyadh

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.

Jeddah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
23°C 
16 mm 
a single day 
28°C 
21°C 
24 mm 
2 days 
28°C 
22°C 
2.8 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Jeddah

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.

Makkah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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31°C 
19°C 
249 hours 
23 mm 
a single day 
29°C 
18°C 
261 hours 
37 mm 
2 days 
32°C 
19°C 
244 hours 
5 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Makkah

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.

Al Khobar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
16°C 
18 mm 
5 days 
21°C 
14°C 
19 mm 
5 days 
22°C 
15°C 
13 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Al Khobar

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.

Medina
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
13°C 
7.5 mm 
a single day 
25°C 
11°C 
9.5 mm 
a single day 
27°C 
13°C 
2.4 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Medina

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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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