Riyadh Province weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Riyadh Province this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Riyadh Province in January?
Riyadh Province is a region in Saudi Arabia. January in Riyadh Province generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Al Majmaah at 20°C to warm in Al Kharj at 23°C. At night it cools down to 9°C in Al Kharj and 9°C in Al Majmaah. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Riyadh Province that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Al Kharj with an average of 8.7 mm to low rainfall in Al Majmaah with 20 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 217 hours of sunshine in Riyadh. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Riyadh Province for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Riyadh Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Riyadh Province?
Riyadh
In January Riyadh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Kharj
In January Al Kharj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Janādirīyah
In January Al Janādirīyah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Banbān
In January Banbān generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Majmaah
In January Al Majmaah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Riyadh Province?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Riyadh Province. Typically, the climate in Riyadh is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Riyadh Province is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Riyadh. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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