Jeddah · SummerMonth summary
Jeddah weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
29°C – 37°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Jeddah in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: August is an average time for Jeddah. January (9.1/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Jeddah in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices In the height of summer, Jeddah sees high temperatures (37°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (9.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Jeddah averages 37°C, 1% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Jeddah in August
Is August a good time to visit Jeddah?
August is an acceptable time for Jeddah (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (9.1/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Jeddah in August?
Temperatures reach 37°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.2h/day.
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