Khulayş Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Khulayş

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
6 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
51%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-6.8°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings🌤️Fairly sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Khulayş January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Khulayş, with average highs near 29.4°C and lows around 18°C (mean 23.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 6 mm of rainfall and 51% relative humidity across the period.

Khulayş January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Khulayş. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Khulayş was 2010 — when the month averaged 25.7°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 20.5°C. Typical January days reach 29.4°C with nights near 18°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.6°C→24.3°C+0.7°C
Max Temp29.1°C→29.8°C+0.7°C
Min Temp18.1°C→18.9°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.5°C3 yr (7%)
21.5°C–23.0°C6 yr (13%)
23.0°C–24.5°C22 yr (49%)
24.5°C–26.0°C14 yr (31%)

Khulayş January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Khulayş, averaging 6 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2021 with 32 mm, while the driest were 2012, 2018 and 2020, among others at 0 mm.

Khulayş January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Khulayş during January averages 51%. The most humid January was 2023 at 64%, and the least humid was 2010 at 42%.

Khulayş January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Khulayş. The sunniest Januarys were 2010, 2015 and 2020, among others at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1991 and 2008 at 3.9.

Khulayş January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Khulayş during January is 3.2 m/s. The windiest January was 2007 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1985 at 2.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Khulayş

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How January Ranks in Khulayş

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Khulayş Weather by Month

Khulayş January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.3°C23.5°C23.5°C24.2°C23.9°C+0.6°C
Avg High29.1°C29.2°C29.3°C29.9°C29.4°C+0.3°C
Avg Low17.6°C17.8°C17.8°C18.5°C18.3°C+0.7°C
Avg Rain1 mm4 mm8 mm5 mm14 mm+12 mm

Extreme January Records in Khulayş

🔥Warmest January35.2°C2010
🧊Coldest January9.7°C1992
🌧️Wettest January32 mm2021
🏜️Driest January0 mm1984
🌬️Windiest January3.8 m/s2007

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Khulayş have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 9.7°C (1992) to a record high of 35.2°C (2010).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 6 mm, with a wettest year of 32 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Khulayş?

One of the best times to visit Khulayş

January is one of the best times to visit Khulayş. Expect days averaging 29.4°C and nights around 18°C (mean 23.7°C) — cooler than Khulayş's yearly average — with low rainfall (6 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Khulayş's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Khulayş Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Khulayş, with average highs near 29.4°C and lows around 18°C (mean 23.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 6 mm of rainfall and 51% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 6 mm of rainfall in Khulayş, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 32 mm (2021), and the driest just 0 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 51% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.1°C to 29.8°C and overnight lows from 18.1°C to 18.9°C over the same span.
January Weather in Khulayş, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.1°C24.8°C18.6°C35.1°C15.2°C24 mm47%3.3 m/s4.7
202430.2°C25.0°C19.7°C34.2°C15.9°C0 mm55%2.8 m/s4.5
202328.7°C23.7°C18.7°C32.6°C15.1°C16 mm64%2.7 m/s4
202228.3°C23.1°C18.0°C32.7°C14.0°C9 mm54%3.1 m/s4.3
2021 🌧️30.5°C25.0°C19.4°C33.1°C15.4°C32 mm55%3.2 m/s4.5
202027.8°C21.8°C15.7°C33.4°C11.4°C0 mm45%3.7 m/s4.8
201930.2°C25.0°C19.8°C34.3°C15.2°C13 mm59%2.9 m/s4.1
201829.7°C23.5°C17.3°C33.6°C13.7°C0 mm45%3.7 m/s4.7
201731.1°C25.4°C19.7°C34.2°C14.7°C2 mm57%2.7 m/s4.6
201628.7°C23.5°C18.3°C32.0°C12.4°C4 mm54%3.1 m/s4.4
201529.6°C23.5°C17.4°C34.8°C11.9°C1 mm46%3.6 m/s4.8
201430.3°C24.7°C19.1°C34.2°C13.5°C15 mm54%3.3 m/s4.3
201330.3°C24.6°C19.0°C34.9°C13.2°C2 mm51%3 m/s4.4
201228.5°C22.9°C17.2°C32.4°C12.2°C0 mm52%3.2 m/s4.5
201128.2°C23.1°C17.9°C31.4°C12.8°C16 mm62%2.8 m/s4.3
2010 🔥32.0°C25.7°C19.4°C35.2°C16.0°C0 mm42%3.5 m/s4.8
200931.0°C25.2°C19.4°C33.9°C16.7°C0 mm48%3.2 m/s4.4
200827.8°C22.7°C17.6°C32.0°C12.7°C22 mm58%3.4 m/s3.9
200728.8°C23.3°C17.7°C33.8°C13.4°C12 mm47%3.8 m/s4.2
200630.6°C25.1°C19.6°C34.5°C14.8°C0 mm50%3.3 m/s4.5
200528.5°C22.7°C16.9°C33.4°C12.3°C14 mm50%3.2 m/s4.3
200429.0°C23.6°C18.3°C32.5°C12.7°C22 mm57%3.1 m/s4.1
200330.5°C24.3°C18.1°C34.7°C14.7°C1 mm47%3.1 m/s4.4
200228.0°C22.2°C16.5°C33.0°C11.5°C4 mm51%3.3 m/s4.5
200129.6°C23.2°C16.7°C33.5°C13.4°C0 mm45%3.3 m/s4.8
200028.7°C23.2°C17.6°C33.1°C11.3°C0 mm51%3.1 m/s4.3
199929.5°C23.9°C18.2°C34.0°C13.7°C23 mm54%3 m/s4.4
199828.7°C22.9°C17.2°C32.8°C10.9°C3 mm51%3.3 m/s4.3
199729.0°C23.6°C18.2°C32.7°C11.4°C1 mm47%3 m/s4.2
199629.3°C23.5°C17.7°C33.0°C13.0°C0 mm51%2.8 m/s4.3
199530.7°C25.0°C19.4°C33.9°C15.2°C4 mm54%2.8 m/s4.5
199431.2°C25.4°C19.6°C34.0°C15.4°C2 mm51%3.2 m/s4.5
199328.8°C23.1°C17.3°C33.5°C11.8°C0 mm50%3.7 m/s4.2
1992 ❄️26.3°C20.5°C14.8°C30.9°C9.7°C10 mm48%3.5 m/s4.2
199128.6°C23.1°C17.7°C32.3°C12.3°C1 mm51%3.2 m/s3.9
199029.6°C23.8°C18.1°C32.5°C14.0°C0 mm49%3.3 m/s4.4
198927.3°C21.2°C15.1°C31.8°C11.2°C2 mm47%3.4 m/s4.4
198829.9°C24.0°C18.2°C33.8°C12.9°C0 mm49%3.3 m/s4
198729.8°C23.2°C16.7°C33.8°C13.0°C1 mm43%3.2 m/s4.3
198629.3°C23.5°C17.7°C31.7°C14.6°C1 mm52%2.7 m/s4.4
198531.0°C25.6°C20.2°C34.0°C18.0°C5 mm55%2.6 m/s4.1
198429.5°C23.5°C17.4°C32.0°C12.5°C0 mm50%3.1 m/s4.4
198326.1°C20.6°C15.2°C30.8°C11.2°C0 mm52%3.3 m/s—
198230.0°C24.5°C18.9°C34.0°C14.1°C1 mm51%3 m/s—
198129.1°C23.8°C18.6°C32.5°C15.0°C0 mm55%3.1 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Khulayş January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Khulayş in January?▼

The average high in January is around 29.4°C with lows near 18°C (mean 23.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Khulayş in January?▼

January averages 6 mm of rainfall in Khulayş, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 32 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest January on record in Khulayş?▼

The hottest January reached 35.2°C in 2010. The coldest dipped to 9.7°C in 1992.

Has January in Khulayş gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.1°C to 29.8°C and overnight lows from 18.1°C to 18.9°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Khulayş?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Khulayş and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 29.4°C daytime highs and 18°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Khulayş?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Khulayş, averaging 23.7°C.

What should I pack for Khulayş in January?▼

For January in Khulayş, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.4°C and lows of 18°C.

Is Khulayş humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 51% — relatively dry.

How windy is Khulayş in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.2 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.8 m/s (2007).

Which January had the most rainfall in Khulayş?▼

The wettest January on record was 2021 with 32 mm. On average, January sees 6 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Khulayş behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.