Jeddah weather in January (Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Jeddah during January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Jeddah is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 21°C. The temperatures are the mildest of the year this month, but warmth is still abundant and comfortable.

Precipitation

Jeddah in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Expect around 2 days of rain based on historical data.

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

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

 

Jeddah, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 60%  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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