January weather forecast
Taif, Saudi Arabia

January in Taif, Saudi Arabia presents a cooler climate compared to the typically warm months ahead. Daytime temperatures hover around 22.6°C (72.7°F), a mild relief before the heat of Saudi Arabia's summer reaches its full intensity. There is minimal rainfall observed, equating to approximately 10mm (0.39") across two days, creating drier conditions. Lighter sunshine hours, lower rainfall, and the relatively higher humidity mark the transition of the city from the winter to the spring season. The period is also characterized by less daylight.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F) and a low temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F), is Taif's coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Taif, during January, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Taif, there are 34 rainfall days, and 179mm (7.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Taif, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of January in Taif, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:06 +03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Taif, Saudi Arabia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 8 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Take important precautions because unprotected skin can burn and be harmed swiftly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.