Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Makkah, Saudi Arabia in January
Weather score85Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
85
Very 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 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Makkah, Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°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 Makkah's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January6.6 hours average sun
January is one of Makkah's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to June and September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January85 weather score
January scores above Makkah's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
