Jeddah · WinterMonth summary
Jeddah weather in January
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Jeddah in January?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Jeddah in January ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Jeddah in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Optimal underwater visibility — clear water and ideal diving conditions Even in winter, Jeddah enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Jeddah.
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| 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 January, Jeddah averages 28°C, 9% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Jeddah in January
Is January a good time to visit Jeddah?
January is an excellent time to visit Jeddah (score 9.1/10). With 28°C, 10.8h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Jeddah in January?
With 28°C and 10.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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