Climate Insights for Yanbu

The climate in Yanbu is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 51mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 26mm of rainfall. Yanbu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Yanbu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 35°C. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. 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 51mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 26mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. That's 26mm 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Yanbu, which began on June 21, 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 September at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

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 6mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°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.