Best time to visit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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The best time to visit Jeddah is November-March

Based on a number of criteria such as the weather conditions, cost of flights and hotels, peak travel seasons and much more, November-March is the best time to go to Jeddah.

The very hottest temperatures in Jeddah get to around 38℃ (100℉) in the height of summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 21℃ (69℉) at night.

The days are longest in Jeddah in July, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. The wet season in Jeddah falls around November, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in June instead.

Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Jeddah below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

June

Most daylight

July

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Jeddah seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Jeddah as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Jeddah is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Jeddah

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Jeddah for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Jeddah climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Jeddah for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Jeddah in January

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 58%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 5 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Jeddah in February

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 58%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Jeddah in March

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 55%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Jeddah in April

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 51%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 4 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Jeddah in May

  • Average temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average humidity: 49%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Jeddah in June

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average humidity: 47%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Jeddah in July

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average humidity: 49%
  • Average sunny days: 31 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
31 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Jeddah in August

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average humidity: 56%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Jeddah in September

  • Average temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average humidity: 58%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in September, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.

Jeddah in October

  • Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 59%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Jeddah in November

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 57%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 7 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Jeddah in December

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 57%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 6 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jeddah in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Jeddah is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 37℃ (98℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Jeddah is generally around June. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in June first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Jeddah is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Jeddah, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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