Riyadh weather in January
January in Riyadh: nice, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Riyadh · #203 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Riyadh climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 123 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Riyadh in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Riyadh?
- January in Riyadh: nice, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Riyadh on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Riyadh in January?
- In January, Riyadh averages a daily high of 20.2°C and a low of 8°C, with about 16.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Riyadh in January?
- Riyadh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 123 in January.