Best time to visit Saudi Arabia in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Saudi Arabia — the country-average travel-comfort score is 93.2/100. The best months are February, March, December.
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Weather in Saudi Arabia in January
Typical weather across Saudi Arabia in January: average high 24.1°C, low 13.9°C, about 26.7 mm of rain, and 9.7 hours of sunshine per day. Among Saudi Arabia's cities, Medina has the best weather in January (score 97/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Saudi Arabia avg | Best city (Medina) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 93.2 | 97 |
| High / Low | 24.1° / 13.9° | 24.1° / 11.6° |
| Precipitation | 26.7 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.7 | 10.2 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Saudi Arabia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Saudi Arabia.
When to visit Saudi Arabia in other months
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