Al-Qassim Region weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Al-Qassim Region: highs of 20°C (67°F) and about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 5°C (41°F) and cloud cover 26% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Buraydah, the largest city in Al-Qassim Region. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Al-Qassim Region?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Al-Qassim Region.
Does it rain a lot in Al-Qassim Region in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 2 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Al-Qassim Region in January?
Days average 20°C (67°F) and nights 5°C (41°F).
Al-Qassim Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C (67°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 2 mm | 26% | best |
| February | 23°C (73°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 2 mm | 27% | best |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 1 mm | 28% | best |
| April | 33°C (92°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 7 mm | 35% | best |
| May | 39°C (102°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm | 30% | least pleasant |
| June | 42°C (108°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm | 11% | least pleasant |
| July | 44°C (111°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm | 13% | least pleasant |
| August | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 3 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| September | 40°C (105°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| October | 35°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 mm | 18% | fair |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 5 mm | 27% | best |
| December | 21°C (69°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 9 mm | 25% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Al-Qassim Region in January
Weather can differ a lot within Al-Qassim Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buraydah | 20°C (67°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Unaizah | 20°C (69°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Ar Rass | 20°C (69°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá | 20°C (69°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Al Bukayrīyah | 20°C (69°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Al Mithnab | 20°C (68°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Riyāḑ al Khabrā’ | 20°C (69°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Al Khabrā’ | 20°C (69°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 2 mm | best |
| ‘Uyūn al Jiwā’ | 20°C (67°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 2 mm | best |