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Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia in January.

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Medina Yanbu AlUla Wadi Al Fora'a

Are you planning a trip a to Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province in January

Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. January in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in AlUla at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Yanbu at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Yanbu and 7°C (45°F) in AlUla. During this period, Medina experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For specific regional insights in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in AlUla with an average of 5.6 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Wadi Al Fora'a with 20 mm (0.8 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on Medina)

January25°C (77°F) February27°C (81°F) March31°C (88°F) April35°C (95°F) May39°C (102°F) June42°C (108°F) This monthJuly43°C (109°F) August43°C (109°F) September42°C (108°F) October37°C (99°F) November31°C (88°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia?

Temperature range in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province (January)

Medina

In January Medina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
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December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Medina →

Yanbu

In January Yanbu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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AlUla

In January AlUla generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in AlUla →

Wadi Al Fora'a

In January Wadi Al Fora'a generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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In our records: Saudi Arabia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Saudi Arabia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Saudi Arabia dropped to -9°C (16°F) in Hail on January 16, 2008.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Medina 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 9.5 mm (0.4 in)
Yanbu 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 9.8 mm (0.4 in)
AlUla 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Wadi Al Fora'a 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia in January?

Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Medina average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia in January?

Average temperatures in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia during January range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Medina.

Does Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia. Medina averages only about 9.5 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia with overall excellent weather in Medina.

On average, the best time to visit Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia is in January, February and December with generally excellent weather in Medina. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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