Al Qassim Province Weather in January

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

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Buraydah Unayzah Al Rass

Thinking about venturing to Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Al Qassim Province in January

Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. January in Al Qassim Province generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Buraydah. While January might be the chilliest month, Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 15 mm (0.6 in) in Buraydah.

Explore Al Qassim Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Al Qassim Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Buraydah)

January21°C (70°F) February24°C (75°F) March28°C (82°F) April34°C (93°F) May40°C (104°F) June43°C (109°F) This monthJuly44°C (111°F) August45°C (113°F) September42°C (108°F) October36°C (97°F) November28°C (82°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Al Qassim Province in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Qassim Province

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

Temperature range in Al Qassim Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Al Qassim Province (January)

Buraydah

In January Buraydah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Buraydah →

Unayzah

In January Unayzah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Unayzah →

Al Rass

In January Al Rass generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Rass →

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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 Qassim Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Buraydah 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Unayzah 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Al Rass 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Al Qassim Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia brings perfect weather. In Buraydah, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

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

Buraydah averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia during January, with Buraydah averaging close to 15 mm (0.6 in).

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Al Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. Typically, the climate in Buraydah is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Buraydah. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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