SeasonMapMecca vs Riyadh in January
Mecca is the better pick in January — 90 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mecca is warm, dry, while Riyadh is nice, dry, poor air quality.
Mecca vs Riyadh — January climate, side by side
| Mecca | Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 90/100 (S) | 85/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 26°C | 17°C |
| Avg high / low | 27° / 17° | 21° / 8° |
| Rainfall | 21 mm | 9 mm |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 |
| Humidity | 57% | 46% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 88 | 123 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Mecca vs Riyadh in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Mecca or Riyadh?
- Mecca is the better pick in January — 90 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mecca is warm, dry, while Riyadh is nice, dry, poor air quality.
- What is the weather like in Mecca vs Riyadh in January?
- In January, Mecca averages 27°C high / 17°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 9 mm.