Dammam weather in January (Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia)

Planning a trip to Dammam 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 Dammam, January is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Dammam in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of rain.

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

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

 

Dammam, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 58%  

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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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 Dammam in January?

For visitors traveling to Dammam, 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
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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