Riyadh in January
The weather in January
In January, Riyadh averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 7° — mild weather by day. Expect around 13 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 18%.
Days are 1.7° cooler than in December on average, and February is warmer again by about 3.2°.
January scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Riyadh.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 17:26 local time, giving 10 h 46 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 23 minutes over the month.
Why 98/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Riyadh in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Riyadh?
January scores 98/100 for Riyadh, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 1 wet days.
How warm is Riyadh in January?
Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 7°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Riyadh in January?
Riyadh receives about 13 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 1 days.