SeasonMapAbha weather in January
Saudi Arabia
January in Abha: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Abha · #131 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Abha in January
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Abha climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 19°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Rainfall | 13 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Abha in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Abha's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAbha's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Abha in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresNothing serves in daylight outside the hotels, and the old souk only really trades after the evening prayer. The hour before iftar is the worst traffic of the day. Source ↗
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Abha in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Abha?
- January in Abha: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Abha on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Abha in January?
- In January, Abha averages a daily high of 18.6°C and a low of 10.8°C, with about 13 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Abha in January?
- Abha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in January.