Eastern Province Weather in January

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

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Planning a trip to Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Eastern Province in January

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. January in Eastern Province generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in Hafr Al Baten to 22°C (72°F) in Al Hofuf. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Al Hofuf and 7°C (45°F) in Hafr Al Baten. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

To explore the conditions in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Al Hofuf with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in Al Khafji with 29 mm (1.1 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Al Khobar.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Province in January

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

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

Temperature range in Eastern Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Province (January)

Al Khobar

In January Al Khobar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Khobar →

Dammam

In January Dammam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dammam →

Al Jubail

In January Al Jubail generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Jubail →

Al Hofuf

In January Al Hofuf generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Hofuf →

Al Khafji

In January Al Khafji generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Khafji →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Eastern Province, in Saudi Arabia.

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 Eastern Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Al Khobar 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Dammam 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Al Jubail 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Al Hofuf 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Al Khafji 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Hafr Al Baten 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)

Eastern Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in January. The popular destination of Al Khobar averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Al Khobar averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia during January, with Al Khobar averaging close to 19 mm (0.7 in).

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia with overall perfect weather in Al Khobar.

On average, the best time to visit Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Al Khobar. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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