When is the best time to go to Jeddah

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Jeddah weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Jeddah are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Jeddah January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 15mm 7.3hrs 11.8hrs 26°C

January in Jeddah is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Jeddah, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Jeddah and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Jeddah with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in January »

February

Jeddah February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 4mm 8.8hrs 12.2hrs 26°C

February in Jeddah is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jeddah, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Jeddah and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Jeddah with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in February »

March

Jeddah March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 4mm 9.5hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

The weather in March in Jeddah is characteristically hot and very dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Jeddah and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jeddah with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in March »

April

Jeddah April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 4mm 10.9hrs 13.4hrs 27°C

Jeddah's weather in April is typically hot and very dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Jeddah and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Jeddah with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in April »

May

Jeddah May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
32°C 2mm 11.8hrs 13.9hrs 29°C

May is a very dry month in Jeddah and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Jeddah and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Jeddah with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in May »

June

Jeddah June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
34°C 0mm 11.3hrs 11.8hrs 29°C

The climate in Jeddah during June can be summarized as very hot and arid.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Jeddah and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Jeddah with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in June »

July

Jeddah July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
34°C 0mm 10.4hrs 12.2hrs 31°C

July in Jeddah is generally arid with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Jeddah and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Jeddah with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in July »

August

Jeddah August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
34°C 0mm 10.7hrs 12.7hrs 31°C

The weather in August in Jeddah is characteristically very hot and arid.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Jeddah and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 27°C (81°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Jeddah with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in August »

September

Jeddah September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
33°C 0mm 11.1hrs 13.4hrs 31°C

Jeddah's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Jeddah and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Jeddah with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in September »

October

Jeddah October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
32°C 2mm 10.6hrs 13.9hrs 31°C

October is a very dry month in Jeddah and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Jeddah and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jeddah with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in October »

November

Jeddah November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 20mm 8.6hrs 11.8hrs 30°C

Hot and dry weather often prevails in Jeddah during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jeddah for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Jeddah and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jeddah with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in November »

December

Jeddah December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 15mm 7.5hrs 12.2hrs 28°C

December in Jeddah is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jeddah, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Jeddah and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Jeddah with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Jeddah weather in December »

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Jeddah weather statistics
Hottest month: July 37.9°C 100.2°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 10.6hrs
Coldest month: February 28.5°C 83.3°F
Wettest month: November 20mm 0.8ins
Warmest sea: August 31.1°C 88°F
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