Taif weather in January (Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Taif during January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Taif is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 22°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Taif in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 261 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Taif climate page with graphs.

 

Taif, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 76% *  

* Data from: Mecca, Saudi Arabia (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in January

Find out more about the weather in Saudi Arabia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Taif, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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