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Jeddah Weather Forecast

Plan your trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with confidence. Based on 30 years of NASA satellite data, expect average temperatures of 32°C (high) to 25°C (low), with 12mm annual rainfall. The Red Sea averages 29°C for swimming. The best months to visit are January, February, March for optimal weather conditions. Explore daily forecasts for all 365 days.

Avg High
32°C

Peak in August

Avg Low
25°C

Coolest in January

Annual Rainfall
12mm

Heavy in November

Daily Sunshine
8hrs

Peak in dry season

Sea Temperature

Red Sea(البحر الأحمر)

29.1°C

Annual Average

Water Feel
🌴Tropical

Perfect for swimming and water sports

Swim Rating
Excellent for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water
Red Sea

البحر الأحمر

Jeddah coastline

Jeddah Monthly Weather Guide

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Currency

SAR

ر.س Saudi riyal

Language

Arabic

Driving

Right side

Connect

Most shopping malls have Internet cafes....

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.288

Best Time to Visit Jeddah

Location, climate overview & historical trends

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📍 21.4858° N, 39.1925° E

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Jeddah is a prominent destination in Saudi Arabia.

Located at 21.49°N latitude,Jeddah experiences a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round.

Based on 30 years of data, August is the warmest month (avg. 36°C), while January is the coolest. November sees the most rain (6% chance), making September the driest month.

Historical Climate Trend

30-Year Analysis

+1.52°C

Total over 30 years

+0.51°C

Per decade

Linear regression analysis of historical maximum temperatures for Jeddah, based on 1995-2024 satellite data from NASA POWER.

Best Time to Visit

NASA POWER Data (1991-2021)

January, February, March

Best months to visit

32°C

Avg High

Based on 30 years of NASA satellite data,Jeddah receives approximately 12mm of rainfall annually. These months offer optimal temperatures and minimal rain probability for your visit.

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Climate Trends

EXCLUSIVE

1995-2040 Temperature Trend

+0.5°C
By 2040
Historical (NASA)Projected (CMIP6)
1995← Historical | Projected →2040

1995 Avg

31.4°

2024 Avg

32.8°

2040 Proj

33.3°

Historical Rate

+0.51°C

per decade (observed)

Projected Rate

+0.33°C

per decade (CMIP6)

🌡️ Jeddah has warmed by +1.5°C since 1995. By 2040, an additional +0.5°C is projected (based on CMIP6 rate of 0.331°C/decade), for a total of +2.0°C from 1995 baseline.

NASA POWER (1995-2024) + CMIP6 (CMCC_CM2_VHR4, EC_Earth3P_HR, FGOALS_f3_H, HiRAM_SIT_HR, MRI_AGCM3_2_S, NICAM16_8S)

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Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Well Connected
69/ 100
Traffic Index

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Peak Daily Arrivals

0

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Peak

Jan

Low

May

Monthly Traffic Distribution

442
Jan
407
Feb
400
Mar
318
Apr
300
May
390
Jun
385
Jul
364
Aug
402
Sep
387
Oct
431
Nov
418
Dec
Traffic Level
Low Season

Key Connections

Riyadh King Khaled (RUH)
Cairo (CAI)
Ad Dammam King Fahd (DMM)
Dubai (DXB)
Abha Regional (AHB)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations
COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Saudi Arabia.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Saudi Arabia. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Saudi Arabia.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Saudi Arabia take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAsir and Jazan (also spelled Jizan) Regions near the Yemen border onlyNo malaria transmission in the cities of Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Riyadh (the capital), or Ta’ifDrug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. falciparum(primarily)P. vivax(rare)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Meningococcal disease

Meningococcal vaccine isrequiredfor those traveling to Saudi Arabia to take part in Hajj or Umrah. In 2024 and 2025, cases ofmeningococcal diseasewere reported in people who traveled to Saudi Arabia for these mass gatherings. See the CDCHealth Advisoryand the Embassy of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia Hajj and Umrah Health Requirements.

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Jeddah Climate Data by Month

Historical temperature and precipitation averages

MonthAvg High C)Rain Probability (%)Status
January27°C6%✨ Perfect
February28°C2%✨ Perfect
March29°C2%😊 Pleasant
April32°C1%🔥 Hot
May34°C0%🔥 Hot
June35°C0%🔥 Hot
July36°C0%🔥 Hot
August36°C0%🔥 Hot
September35°C0%🔥 Hot
October34°C1%🔥 Hot
November31°C6%🔥 Hot
December29°C5%😊 Pleasant

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Jeddah Weather FAQ

When is the best time to visit Jeddah?

Honestly, look for months with mild temperatures (20°C-25°C) and low rain chance. Based on historical data, January, February, March are usually great choices.

When is the hottest month in Jeddah?

August is historically the hottest month in Jeddah with average highs of 36°C.

When does it rain the most in Jeddah?

November typically sees the highest probability of rain (6%).

Is Jeddah expensive?

Prices vary by season. The "Perfect" weather months usually coincide with peak tourist season and higher prices, while the rainy or cold months offer better deals.