Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
83°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Mecca
Saudi Arabia · Middle East
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 66°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
69%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain6%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday82°F
Rain6%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain8%
Cloud34%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Rain7%
Cloud33%
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 64 | 1.4 | 4 | 10.2 | 57 |
| Feb | 87 | 66 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.8 | 50 |
| Mar | 92 | 69 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.9 | 43 |
| Apr | 99 | 75 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.9 | 39 |
| May | 105 | 79 | 0.2 | 2 | 12.5 | 33 |
| Jun | 107 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 30 |
| Jul | 107 | 84 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.4 | 31 |
| Aug | 105 | 84 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.8 | 41 |
| Sep | 105 | 82 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.3 | 45 |
| Oct | 100 | 76 | 0.2 | 2 | 11.0 | 49 |
| Nov | 92 | 72 | 0.8 | 3 | 10.2 | 56 |
| Dec | 87 | 67 | 0.8 | 3 | 10.1 | 57 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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