January · Saudi Arabia
Best time to visit Riyadh in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riyadh in January
Average temperature 15°C, 38 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Riyadh scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Riyadh spreads across the Najd plateau with mud-brick forts, modern towers and the old souqs of the Saudi capital.
January in Riyadh — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
January averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 daylight hours.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Riyadh (5th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riyadh in January?
- In January, Riyadh averages 15°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Riyadh?
- January earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Riyadh in January?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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