When to go · Khamis Mushayt
Khamis Mushayt in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold nights, some rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- High
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold nights, some rain).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
- JuneGreatInside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
- JulyGreatInside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
- AugustGreatInside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
Weather in January
- Khamis MushaytHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Khamis Mushayt, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5 (better)
May: 34
Crowds
Jan: High
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
May: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold nights, some rain).
May: Inside Khamis Mushayt's best window: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia).
Khamis Mushayt: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings