Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Riyadh with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Riyadh in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Riyadh with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 21°C, with nights close to 10°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Riyadh will be around 23°C, with nights close to 10°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
According to weather history, there is only 9,9 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average chance of precipitation is only 6% in January.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Riyadh. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Riyadh in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
9,9 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Riyadh?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Riyadh. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Riyadh in January
With 33°C, Riyadh hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Riyadh
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Riyadh, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Riyadh
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Riyadh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Riyadh.
Daily UV Index in January in Riyadh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Riyadh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Riyadh Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Riyadh, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Riyadh Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Riyadh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Riyadh
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Average Weather in Riyadh by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Riyadh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
