Makkah Al Mukarramah Province Weather in January

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

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Jeddah Makkah Taif Thuwal

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What to Expect in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in January

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. January in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Taif to 29°C (84°F) in Makkah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Makkah and 12°C (54°F) in Taif. During this period, Jeddah experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For a closer look at conditions across Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rabigh with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Makkah with 37 mm (1.5 in).

Explore Makkah Al Mukarramah Province by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March30°C (86°F) April32°C (90°F) May34°C (93°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October34°C (93°F) November32°C (90°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in January

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

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

Temperature range in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province (January)

Jeddah

In January Jeddah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Jeddah →

Makkah

In January Makkah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
261 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Makkah →

Taif

In January Taif generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
261 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Taif →

Thuwal

In January Thuwal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Thuwal →

Al Lith

In January Al Lith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
0 days
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 Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jeddah 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Makkah 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Taif 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Thuwal 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Al Lith 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Rabigh 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia generally has excellent weather conditions. Jeddah sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

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

In Jeddah, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

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

Not particularly. Jeddah averages just 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia.

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia. Typically, the climate in Jeddah is excellent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly excellent weather in Jeddah. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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