Mecca weather in January (Saudi Arabia)

Curious about the January weather in Mecca? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Mecca, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Mecca in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 261 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Mecca, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 58%  

Sunshine 261 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 76%  

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.

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 Mecca in January?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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