Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Saudi Arabia in January
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January23°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January13mm average rain
January is close to Saudi Arabia's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January7.4 hours average sun
January is one of Saudi Arabia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January14°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January67 weather score
January scores below Saudi Arabia's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.