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Weather in January in Saudi Arabia

Planning a trip to Saudi Arabia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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.

For a closer look at conditions across Saudi Arabia, refer to the map below.

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.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do 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 details.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Saudi Arabia, check out our Saudi Arabia's climate page.

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
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
34°C 
20°C 
3,238 hours 
73 mm 
29 days 
tolerable 
January January
22°C 
9°C 
217 hours 
12 mm 
3 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
25°C 
11°C 
228 hours 
6.8 mm 
3 days 
perfect 
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
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
33°C 
26°C 
83 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
January January
28°C 
21°C 
24 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
28°C 
22°C 
2.8 mm 
0 days 
perfect 
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
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
37°C 
24°C 
3,387 hours 
121 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
29°C 
18°C 
261 hours 
37 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
19°C 
244 hours 
5 mm 
0 days 
perfect 
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
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
85 mm 
28 days 
pleasant 
January January
21°C 
14°C 
19 mm 
5 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
22°C 
15°C 
13 mm 
5 days 
perfect 
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
35°C 
20°C 
44 mm 
12 days 
unpleasant 
January January
25°C 
11°C 
9.5 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
27°C 
13°C 
2.4 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
Climate in Medina

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Saudi Arabia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Saudi Arabia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Saudi Arabia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.