Weather in Saudi Arabia in january 2025

Here, check out the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Saudi Arabia. These datas are statistics for january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.

Average weather in january in Riyadh

good weather

Weather at 6am
52°F

Partly Cloudy

21%

Cloudy

2%

Moderate rain at times

2%

Weather at 12pm
67°F

Partly Cloudy

19%

Moderate rain at times

2%

Cloudy

2%

Weather at 6pm
63°F

Partly Cloudy

17%

Cloudy

2%

Moderate rain at times

2%

Weather at 3am
54°F

Clear/Sunny

75%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

3%

Cloudy

3%

More information about the weather in Riyadh in january



Where to go in Saudi Arabia in january?

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in january: destination map

Legend: perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad

Where to go in each region in january?

Ash-Sharqiyah (East - Persian Gulf)
(Dhahran, Al Khobar, Al Hufuf...)
72°F to 74°F0 à 1 days68°F to 70°F
perfect weather*
Asir (South West)
(Al Bahah, Jizan, Najran...)
74°F to 85°F0 à 2 days81°F
good weather*
Hejaz (West - Red Sea)
(Mecca, Medina, Jeddah (Jiddah)...)
65°F to 85°F0 à 2 days77°F to 81°F
perfect weather*
Nejd (Central)
(Riyadh, Hail, Ar Rass...)
61°F to 70°F0 à 1 days
good weather*
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in Saudi Arabia in january when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Saudi Arabia in january ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.

In january the weather is perfect in Saudi Arabia, but only part of the territory: in Jeddah (Jiddah) and Mecca. In these places, all the conditions are met for enjoy a maximum your vacations: the sun is here, rainfall is scarce and the humidity is endurable. It is therefore the ideal month to visit these cities!

Please note that the weather is still good in the cities of Dhahran, Medina, Riyadh and Al Khobar. Around here, temperatures are still attractive and allow you to visit - and why not do a bit of sunbathing in the sun!

If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example for cultural tours or hiking, the city of Hail have a ok but correct weather for this kind of activity in january.


Climate in Saudi Arabia in january

Climate in Riyadh in january

In january, the mean temperature in Riyadh is 61°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate quite nice there in this month. It almost never rains during january. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain for your trip!
With a good climate, the month of january is a recommended month to go in this locality.

January
Average temperature 61°F
Highest temperature 70°F
Lowest temperature 52°F
Rainfall 0.4in
Number of days with rainfall 0 day(s)
(1%)
Humidity 48%
Daily sunshine hours 9
Cloud cover 11%
Length of day 10:47
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Riyadh in january

Climate in Mecca in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 67°F (for an average temperature of 76°F). The climate quite pleasant there in the month of january. With about 0.4in over 0 days, it rains very little for your journey.
With a perfect climate, january is a recommended month to go in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

January
Average temperature 76°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 67°F
Rainfall 0.4in
Humidity 62%
Daily sunshine hours 10
Cloud cover 11%
Length of day 10:58
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net perfect
more information about the climate in Mecca in january

Climate in Medina in january

In january, the mean temperature in Medina is 63°F (maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate enjoyable in this location in this month. It rains very rarely during the month of january. You will not get wet during your journey!
With a good climate, january is a recommended month to go there.

January
Average temperature 63°F
Highest temperature 74°F
Lowest temperature 52°F
Rainfall 0.2in
Humidity 55%
Daily sunshine hours 10
Cloud cover 9%
Length of day 10:47
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Medina in january

Climate in Dhahran in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Dhahran is 67°F (maximum temperature is 72°F and minimum temperature is 63°F). The climate quite nice there in this month. It rains very rarely during january. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain for your vacations!
With a good climate, january is a good month to go in this locality.

January
Average temperature 67°F
Highest temperature 72°F
Lowest temperature 63°F
Sea temperature 69°F
Rainfall 0.7in
Number of days with rainfall 0 day(s)
(1%)
Humidity 61%
Daily sunshine hours 9
Cloud cover 12%
Length of day 10:41
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net perfect
more information about the climate in Dhahran in january

Climate in Jeddah (Jiddah) in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 77°F (maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 74°F). The climate good in this city in the month of january. With barely 1.7in over 2 days, it rains very little throughout your journey.
With ideal weather conditions, january is a recommended month to go in that area in Saudi Arabia.

January
Average temperature 77°F
Highest temperature 83°F
Lowest temperature 74°F
Sea temperature 80°F
Rainfall 1.7in
Number of days with rainfall 2 day(s)
(8%)
Humidity 64%
Daily sunshine hours 10
Cloud cover 16%
Length of day 10:58
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net perfect
more information about the climate in Jeddah (Jiddah) in january


All cities in Saudi Arabia in january

Riyadh in januarygood weather
Mecca in januaryperfect weather
Medina in januarygood weather
Dhahran in januaryperfect weather
Jeddah (Jiddah) in januaryperfect weather
Hail in januarytolerable weather
Al Khobar in januaryperfect weather
Abha in januaryperfect weather
Abqaiq in januaryperfect weather
Al Bahah in januarygood weather
Al Hufuf in januarygood weather
Al Jubayl in januaryperfect weather
Ar Rass in januarygood weather
Dammam in januaryperfect weather
Jizan in januaryperfect weather
Khamis Mushait in januarygood weather
Najran in januarygood weather
Rabigh in januaryperfect weather
Safwa in januaryperfect weather
Sayhat in januaryperfect weather
Tabuk in januarytolerable weather
Ta'if in januarygood weather
Tarut in januaryperfect weather
Yanbu in januaryperfect weather
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Weather data for Saudi Arabia in january:

Weather data for Saudi Arabia in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Saudi Arabia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Saudi Arabia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Saudi Arabia.


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