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January · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 90/100

Sakakah in January

Excellent · 90/100
High / low16° / 5°daily averages
Precipitation12 mm1 wet days
Cloud cover18%monthly average
29.97° N, 40.21° EElevation 555 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
When to goSakakah · weather score
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Best timeFeb–Mar · Nov
January: high / low16° / 5°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Sakakah averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 5° — cool weather by day. Expect around 12 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Days are 1.6° cooler than in December on average, and February is warmer again by about 2.9°.

January scores 90/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Sakakah. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:16 and sets at 17:42 local time, giving 10 h 25 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 30 minutes over the month.

Why 90/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%80%
Dry days · 33%95%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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Saudi Arabia's best in January

Where to go in January
Bīshah
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Bīshah

'Asir Region
25°Jan high
0wet days
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Bīshah
Medina
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Medina

Medina Region
24°Jan high
1wet day
99score
Medina
Khamis Mushait
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Khamis Mushait

'Asir Region
20°Jan high
1wet day
99score
Khamis Mushait
Ar Rass
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Ar Rass

Al-Qassim Region
19°Jan high
1wet day
99score
Ar Rass
·Questions

Sakakah in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Sakakah?

January scores 90/100 for Sakakah, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 16°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Sakakah in January?

Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 5°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Sakakah in January?

Sakakah receives about 12 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 1 days.