Climate Insights for Jeddah

Governorate of Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia

Hottest
July
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
February
21°C low70°F low
Wettest
November
17 mm rain0.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jeddah is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 59 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 17 mm of rainfall. Jeddah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Jeddah is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 2.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Jeddah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°FebMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°MarMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 25°MayMax: 34°Average: 31°Min: 27°JunMax: 35°Average: 32°Min: 29°JulMax: 36°Average: 33°Min: 30°AugMax: 36°Average: 33°Min: 30°SepMax: 35°Average: 32°Min: 29°OctMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 27°NovMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 87°FMin: 81°FJunMax: 95°FAverage: 90°FMin: 83°FJulMax: 96°FAverage: 91°FMin: 86°FAugMax: 96°FAverage: 91°FMin: 87°FSepMax: 95°FAverage: 90°FMin: 85°FOctMax: 93°FAverage: 87°FMin: 81°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°F
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Jeddah sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 36°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 33°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Jeddah sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 96°F. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 91°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 10mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.4in
Precipitation

Jeddah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 59 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 17 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Jeddah is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 2.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Jeddah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Jeddah is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr29°83°F
May31°87°F
Jun32°90°F
Jul33°91°F
Aug33°91°F
Sep32°90°F
Oct30°87°F
Nov28°83°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Jeddah is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Jeddah is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jeddah based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jeddah based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h11 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
18 km/h11 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
18 km/h11 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
16 km/h10 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C81 °F
34 °C93 °F
17 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C83 °F
35 °C95 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
30 °C86 °F
36 °C96 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
30 °C87 °F
36 °C96 °F
16 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
29 °C85 °F
35 °C95 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C81 °F
34 °C93 °F
13 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
31 °C88 °F
14 km/h8 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
16 km/h10 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in