Riyadh in January

Cool days 15–22°C (59–72°F), cold nights near 8°C (46°F); the best month.Cool days 59–72°F (15–22°C), cold nights near 46°F (8°C); the best month.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

• FebruaryGreatPleasant; Founding Day on Feb 22.
• MarchGreatWarm; dust storms possible.
• NovemberGreatComfortable; busy with events.

• RiyadhHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 2 days
• Najd (centre), Saudi Arabia · Riyadh, Diriyah, Qassim, Edge of the Worldcool

  Dry desert: 45 °C (113 °F)+ June–August, cold nights (5–10 °C (41–50 °F)) in January; dust storms March–May.Dry desert: 113 °F (45 °C)+ June–August, cold nights (41–50 °F (5–10 °C)) in January; dust storms March–May.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Riyadh Season check

  Autumn to spring, dates vary · Citywide

  Concerts, parks and shows; hotels book up.

• Riyadh Season and other winter seasons

  Oct–Mar (dates vary) · Saudi Arabia

  Concerts, boxing and events; hotel prices rise around big nights. AlUla, Diriyah and Jeddah run their own seasons.

Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall

High

Prices · Saudi Arabia overall

High

Saudi Arabia overall: Cool days, cold desert nights; AlUla and Riyadh Season at their peak — book ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Riyadh, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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