What is the weather like in Jerusalem vs Riyadh in January?

In January, Jerusalem averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 9 mm.

Jerusalem vs Riyadh in January

Riyadh is the better pick in January — 85 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Jerusalem is cool, a little rain.

Jerusalem vs Riyadh — January climate, side by side

	Jerusalem	Riyadh
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	10°C	17°C
Avg high / low	13° / 7°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	77 mm	9 mm
Rainy days	10	2
Humidity	73%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	59	123

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Jerusalem vs Riyadh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Jerusalem or Riyadh?: Riyadh is the better pick in January — 85 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Jerusalem is cool, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Jerusalem vs Riyadh in January?: In January, Jerusalem averages 13°C high / 7°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 9 mm.