Climate Insights for Yanbu

The climate in Yanbu is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 63mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 21mm of rainfall. Yanbu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, September, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperatures in Yanbu vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Yanbu is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 63mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 21mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 21mm less than November, the wettest month. 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.

Yanbu is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Yanbu, which began on March 20, 2026. Yanbu is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Yanbu is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 41°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanbu 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.