Thuwal in January
8.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
2Rainy days (16 mm)
10:47 hDaylight
07:10Sunrise · 17:56 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very dry: about 2 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 20°C | 16 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| February | 28°C | 20°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| March | 29°C | 21°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| April | 32°C | 24°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.2 |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 35°C | 27°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 36°C | 29°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 36°C | 29°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 36°C | 28°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.2 |
| October | 35°C | 26°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 28 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.1 |
| December | 29°C | 22°C | 12 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Thuwal in January?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Thuwal?
The best months are February, March, January, December.