Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
68°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Dammam
Saudi Arabia · Middle East
Mild days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
68°F
Lows around 56°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
69°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
11%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 60° and nights feel near 52°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
69%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in January. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
11 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
69°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 63°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning62°F
Rain5%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday67°F
Rain5%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon66°F
Rain5%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening63°F
Rain5%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | 56 | 0.7 | 4 | 9.5 | 67 | 69 |
| Feb | 70 | 58 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.2 | 64 | 67 |
| Mar | 77 | 63 | 0.3 | 2 | 10.9 | 59 | 68 |
| Apr | 86 | 71 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.6 | 53 | 73 |
| May | 95 | 80 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 45 | 80 |
| Jun | 101 | 86 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.9 | 40 | 86 |
| Jul | 104 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.5 | 44 | 90 |
| Aug | 103 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 54 | 92 |
| Sep | 100 | 83 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.3 | 55 | 91 |
| Oct | 93 | 77 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 61 | 87 |
| Nov | 81 | 68 | 0.7 | 2 | 10.3 | 63 | 81 |
| Dec | 72 | 59 | 0.6 | 2 | 9.8 | 67 | 74 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 6, 2026
Data & methodology