January is an ideal time to visit Dammam if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +68°F and about 19 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 16 mm of precipitation over an average of 5 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Dammam;
Average weather
☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
16 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
19 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dammam has great weather in January.
Average temperature in Dammam in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dammam for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +79°F.
Is Dammam warm or cold in January?
Dammam is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Dammam, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dammam in January
Dammam weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+68°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+32°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+90°F
+88°F
+95°F
Rainfall
16 mm
16 mm
11 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
69%
69%
67%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
19
19
18
Cloudy days
7
7
5
Rainy days
5
5
4
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as great as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F.The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 16 mm of total precipitation.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 19 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Dammam in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dammam is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Dammam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 53 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Dammam, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Dammam wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 16% chance of precipitation and 16 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Dammam?
This is the weather in Dammam in January 2023:
1 January
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+70°F
2 January
🌧️
+57°F
3 January
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+64°F
4 January
🌫️
+64°F
5 January
🌧️
+64°F
6 January
🌧️
+61°F
7 January
☀️
+67°F
8 January
☀️
+67°F
9 January
☁️
+68°F
10 January
🌫️
+63°F
11 January
☀️
+61°F
12 January
☀️
+64°F
13 January
🌫️
+68°F
14 January
🌫️
+68°F
15 January
🌫️
+72°F
16 January
🌫️
+70°F
17 January
🌫️
+77°F
18 January
☀️
+67°F
19 January
☀️
+66°F
20 January
☀️
+68°F
21 January
☀️
+68°F
22 January
☀️
+72°F
23 January
☀️
+73°F
24 January
🌫️
+70°F
25 January
🌫️
+70°F
26 January
🌧️
+63°F
27 January
☀️
+70°F
28 January
☀️
+68°F
29 January
☀️
+71°F
30 January
☀️
+77°F
31 January
☀️
+78°F
In January 2023 Dammam had 17 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dammam climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dammam in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+89°F) and the highest in 2021 (+96°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 234 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dammam in January:
Is January a good time to visit Dammam?
Yes, January is a great time to go to Dammam, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Dammam.
Can you sunbathe in Dammam in January?
January has mild temperatures in Dammam. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Dammam rainy in January?
Dammam is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Dammam in January?
The amount of sunny days in Dammam during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
Check out the weather for other cities in Saudi Arabia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dammam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.