SeasonMapTaif weather in January
Saudi Arabia
January in Taif: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Taif · #171 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Taif in January
Notes from nearby Mecca (64 km away)
Taif doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Mecca, close enough to share the season.
The local visitor guide for Makkah puts January among the more comfortable months for pilgrims — nights rarely dropping below the low teens °C even in the coolest month, with rain (rare the rest of the year) most likely to fall in short, brief bursts if it comes at all.
Add your own note from Taif's card on the map.
Taif climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Taif 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 Taif'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 weatherTaif's best weather comes in February, March and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Taif in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresNothing serves in daylight and the fruit stalls on the mountain road pack up early. The souq and the rose distilleries keep evening hours, which is when the town is worth being in anyway. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Taif — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Taif?
Taif in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Taif?
- January in Taif: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Taif on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Taif in January?
- In January, Taif averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 11.2°C, with about 21.5 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taif in January?
- Taif has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in January.
Other months in Taif
Warmer or cooler than Taif in January
Similar destinations in Middle East — January
Within 300 km: Jeddah's Red Sea dive season around 1 Oct – 31 May, and Mecca's Entry restricted to Muslims on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.