Climate Insights for Yanbu`
Yanbu, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanbu` is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 53 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 21 mm of rainfall. Yanbu` is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Yanbu` is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 2.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 0.8 in of rainfall. Yanbu` is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 70°F.
Temperature
Yanbu` sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Yanbu` sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 70°F to 91°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 89°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Yanbu` is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 53 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 21 mm less than December, 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 a quite dry location, receiving approximately 2.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 0.8 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 0.8 in less than December, 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.
Wind
Yanbu` is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yanbu` is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Yanbu` is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Yanbu` is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 91°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 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.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 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.