Best Time to Visit
🇸🇦 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
27°
20°
Great
Feb
28°
20°
Great
Mar
29°
21°
Great
Apr
32°
23°
Great
May
34°
26°
Good
Jun
35°
26°
Good
Jul
36°
27°
Good
Aug
36°
28°
Good
Sep
35°
27°
Good
Oct
34°
26°
Good
Nov
31°
24°
Great
Dec
28°
22°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 27°C | 20°C | 3 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 28°C | 20°C | 1 | 11h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 29°C | 21°C | 1 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 32°C | 23°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 0 | 13h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 35°C | 26°C | 0 | 13h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 36°C | 27°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 36°C | 28°C | 0 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 35°C | 27°C | 0 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 34°C | 26°C | 1 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 31°C | 24°C | 3 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 28°C | 22°C | 3 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 32°C high, 23°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 23°C (73°F).
Avg: 36°C high, 27°C low
Temperatures peak at 36°C (97°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 27°C (81°F).
Avg: 33°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 33°C (91°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 21°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
The least favorable time to visit Jeddah is July and August. During this period, you can expect extreme heat.
July
Challenges: extreme heat
August
Challenges: extreme heat
May
Challenges: very hot temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Jeddah during the best travel months (January, February, December), when temperatures range from 21°C to 28°C:
Jeddah has a arid desert climate (Koppen classification: BWh). The warmest month is August with highs of 36°C, while the coldest month is January at just 27°C. Annual rainfall averages 84mm across approximately 12 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 28 |
| Low °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 24 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 15 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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