Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaQuick decision
When to visit Jeddah?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–28°C in January
🌧 Least rain
9% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
May (0%)
📅 Best score
9.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Al-BaladOct–Apr — UNESCO old town, mashrabiya houses, souks.
Red Sea divingYear-round — coral reefs, wrecks, 26–30°C water.
Corniche waterfrontOct–Apr — 30 km promenade, seafood restaurants, sunset.
BudgetNov–Feb — mild temperatures, outside Hajj season.
Monthly climate data
Jeddah weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 20°C | 28°C | 9% | 0.7 | 10.8h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 20°C | 29°C | 5% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 21°C | 31°C | 3% | 0.2 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ April | 24°C | 34°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🥵 May | 26°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 27°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 28°C | 38°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 29°C | 37°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 28°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 25°C | 35°C | 3% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 24°C | 33°C | 11% | 1.3 | 10.1h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 22°C | 30°C | 11% | 0.5 | 10.1h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 34°C, 3% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 37°C, 0% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°C, 5% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 8% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 9% rainy days and 28°C.
May is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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