January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January signifies the mid-winter period in Saudi Arabia and it is generally the coolest month of the year across the country. In the capital city, Riyadh, located in the interior desert, average temperatures range from a low of 10°C (50°F) to a high of 20°C (68°F). In contrast, coastal cities like Jeddah on the Red Sea coast and Dammam on the Arabian Gulf coast experience slightly higher temperatures, usually between 15°C (59°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), due to the moderating influence of the sea.

However, in the northern regions of the country, particularly around Tabuk and Turaif, temperatures can drop below freezing during the night, occasionally resulting in frost or light snowfall. These areas are among the coldest in Saudi Arabia during January.

The southwestern highlands, including cities such as Taif and Abha, exhibit milder weather in comparison to the desert and coastal regions. Here, temperatures in January tend to hover between 10°C (50°F) and 25°C (77°F). The highlands are also more likely to experience rainfall during this month, although precipitation amounts remain low, typically below 10mm (0.39").

January's temperatures are noticeably cooler than those in December or February. Despite the chilly weather, the skies remain predominantly clear and sunny across Saudi Arabia, contributing to the overall pleasant weather conditions suitable for various outdoor activities. It is noteworthy that despite the relatively cooler temperatures, Saudi Arabia's January weather remains much warmer than winter in many other parts of the world.

  • Riyadh - January »
    Precipitation is slightly above average for Riyadh with 12mm (0.47") rainfall spread over 6.1 days, making January one of the moist months in this generally dry city. Riyadh's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 20.2°C (68.4°F) and lows of 9°C (48.2°F).
  • Jeddah - January »
    January in Jeddah welcomes the new year with comfortable temperatures, making this city a pleasantly warm winter retreat. On the first day of January in Jeddah sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 17:52.
  • Mecca - January »
    In Mecca during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures in Mecca, reaching 30.5°C (86.9°F) at the peak and 18.8°C (65.8°F) at the low.
  • Medina - January »
    January and December, with an average relative humidity of 38%, are the most humid months in Medina. The months with the least sunshine in Medina are January, November and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine.
  • Dammam - January »
    Dammam records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 21.1°C (70°F) and a low of 9.5°C (49.1°F). On the first day of January in Dammam sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 16:58.
  • Buraydah - January »
    January temperatures in Buraydah vary between a high-temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and a low-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F). The coldest period in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and a low of 6.3°C (43.3°F).
  • Tabuk - January »
    During the coldest month in Tabuk, January, temperatures average a high of 18.2°C (64.8°F) and a low of 4.2°C (39.6°F). The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Tabuk during January are 18.2°C (64.8°F) and 4.2°C (39.6°F) respectively.
  • Abha - January »
    With an average relative humidity of 57%, January is the most humid month in Abha. The most humid month in Abha is January, with an average relative humidity of 57%.
  • Khamis Mushait - January »
    The months with the least rainfall in Khamis Mushait are January, February and December Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of rain. January, February and December are months with the least rain in Khamis Mushait when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of rain.
  • Hail - January »
    On the first day of January in Hail sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:29. Hail's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and a low of 3°C (37.4°F).
  • Najran - January »
    On the last day of January, in Najran sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:57 +03. In Najran in January, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Al Jubail - January »
    Start of the year in Al Jubail ushers in moderate weather with January's sea temperatures reaching an average of 20.5°C (68.9°F). On the first day of January in Al Jubail, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 16:59.
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