Jeddah climate
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 31 °C87 °F, and about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jeddah climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2985 | 1966 | 2476 | 70.3 |
| Feb | 3188 | 2068 | 2578 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 3392 | 2171 | 2781 | 10.0 |
| Apr | 3698 | 2576 | 3187 | 50.2 |
| May | 40104 | 2781 | 3492 | 20.1 |
| Jun | 42107 | 2883 | 3595 | 10.0 |
| Jul | 41106 | 2984 | 3595 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 41105 | 2985 | 3595 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 40104 | 2983 | 3494 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 38100 | 2780 | 3290 | 30.1 |
| Nov | 3493 | 2475 | 2984 | 120.5 |
| Dec | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 50.2 |
| Year | 42107 | 1966 | 3187 | 381.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 26% | 4.6 | 10:57 |
| Feb | 52% | 23% | 5.4 | 11:25 |
| Mar | 46% | 22% | 6.5 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 41% | 24% | 7.1 | 12:37 |
| May | 36% | 22% | 7.4 | 13:09 |
| Jun | 35% | 23% | 7.6 | 13:26 |
| Jul | 38% | 31% | 7.3 | 13:19 |
| Aug | 46% | 36% | 6.9 | 12:52 |
| Sep | 46% | 33% | 6.4 | 12:14 |
| Oct | 45% | 16% | 5.9 | 11:37 |
| Nov | 52% | 16% | 4.9 | 11:05 |
| Dec | 54% | 20% | 4.4 | 10:50 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Jeddah is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 29 °C85 °F and lows 19 °C66 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 11.1 °C19.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 63% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (12 mm0.5 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 35% in June to 54% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in October to 14 km/h (9 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jeddah
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are January: average highs of 29 °C85 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C107 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Jeddah weather by month
- January29 °C85 °F / 19 °C66 °F
- February31 °C88 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- March33 °C92 °F / 21 °C71 °F
- April36 °C98 °F / 25 °C76 °F
- May40 °C104 °F / 27 °C81 °F
- June42 °C107 °F / 28 °C83 °F
- July41 °C106 °F / 29 °C84 °F
- August41 °C105 °F / 29 °C85 °F
- September40 °C104 °F / 29 °C83 °F
- October38 °C100 °F / 27 °C80 °F
- November34 °C93 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- December31 °C88 °F / 21 °C70 °F
What to pack for Jeddah
- Wetter months (November–January, April) — highs 2985 to 36 °C98 °F, lows 1966 to 25 °C76 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (February and March, May–October) — highs 3188 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 2068 to 29 °C85 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Jeddah compares
Of the 26 places in Saudi Arabia covered by World Climates, Jeddah is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 10th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Saudi Arabia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Port Sudan (Sudan, BWh), Sharjah (United Arab Emirates, BWh) and Dibba (Oman, BWh).
Nearby places
- Makkah 67 km · 31 °C87 °F · 37 mm1.5 in
- Taif 130 km · 22 °C71 °F · 40 mm1.6 in
- Port Sudan 292 km · 29 °C84 °F · 45 mm1.8 in
- Yanbu 311 km · 29 °C84 °F · 19 mm0.7 in
- Madinah 334 km · 28 °C82 °F · 21 mm0.8 in
- Sabt Alalayah 359 km · 15 °C59 °F · 40 mm1.6 in
- Bishah 392 km · 26 °C79 °F · 30 mm1.2 in
- Abha 503 km · 18 °C65 °F · 62 mm2.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jeddah?
July is the warmest month in Jeddah, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jeddah?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (66 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jeddah?
November is the wettest month with about 12 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Jeddah?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 123 m, while Jeddah lies at about 7 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.