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Jeddah in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Jeddah in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Jeddah in January 2025

Great Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
January is an ideal time to visit Jeddah if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +77°F and about 18 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 20 mm of precipitation over an average of 2 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Jeddah;
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
18 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jeddah has great weather in January.

Average temperature in Jeddah in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jeddah for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +66°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +73°F.

Is Jeddah warm or cold in January?

Jeddah is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Jeddah, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Jeddah in January

Jeddah weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+77°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+61°F+59°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+86°F+88°F
Rainfall
18 mm20 mm3 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
70%69%70%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
191821
Cloudy days
10117
Rainy days
220
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as great as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 18 mm to 20 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 19 sunny days in December to 18 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains great.

Wind

Wind speed in Jeddah in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Jeddah is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Jeddah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. Jeddah is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
January is one of the rainiest months in Jeddah, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Jeddah wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 3% chance of precipitation and 23 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 Jeddah?

This is the weather in Jeddah in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+76°F
2 January
☀️
+74°F
3 January
☀️
+75°F
4 January
☀️
+81°F
5 January
☀️
+81°F
6 January
☁️
+81°F
7 January
☀️
+80°F
8 January
☁️
+80°F
9 January
☀️
+81°F
10 January
☀️
+81°F
11 January
☁️
+82°F
12 January
☀️
+83°F
13 January
☀️
+82°F
14 January
☁️
+80°F
15 January
☁️
+75°F
16 January
☀️
+74°F
17 January
☀️
+74°F
18 January
☀️
+74°F
19 January
☀️
+75°F
20 January
☀️
+73°F
21 January
☀️
+79°F
22 January
☀️
+78°F
23 January
☁️
+77°F
24 January
☀️
+76°F
25 January
☀️
+77°F
26 January
☀️
+76°F
27 January
☀️
+73°F
28 January
☀️
+74°F
29 January
☁️
+74°F
30 January
☁️
+74°F
31 January
☁️
+73°F
In January 2023 Jeddah had 21 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Jeddah climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Jeddah in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+78°F) and the highest in 2010 (+88°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 112 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jeddah in January:

Is January a good time to visit Jeddah?

Yes, January is a great time to go to Jeddah, 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 Jeddah.

Can you sunbathe in Jeddah in January?

January is warm in Jeddah. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Jeddah rainy in January?

Jeddah is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Jeddah in January?

The amount of sunny days in Jeddah 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.

Monthly weather in Jeddah

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jeddah, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.