Jizan climate
Jizan (Saudi Arabia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 31 °C88 °F, and about 158 mm6.2 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jizan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2985 | 2475 | 2780 | 70.3 |
| Feb | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 40.1 |
| Mar | 3289 | 2679 | 2984 | 30.1 |
| Apr | 3494 | 2883 | 3188 | 100.4 |
| May | 3697 | 3086 | 3391 | 60.2 |
| Jun | 3798 | 3087 | 3493 | 100.4 |
| Jul | 3798 | 3086 | 3392 | 311.2 |
| Aug | 3697 | 3086 | 3391 | 421.7 |
| Sep | 3698 | 3087 | 3392 | 130.5 |
| Oct | 3596 | 2984 | 3290 | 50.2 |
| Nov | 3391 | 2781 | 3086 | 110.5 |
| Dec | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 150.6 |
| Year | 3798 | 2475 | 3188 | 1586.2 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64% | 31% | 4.9 | 11:13 |
| Feb | 63% | 31% | 5.6 | 11:34 |
| Mar | 58% | 30% | 6.4 | 12:00 |
| Apr | 54% | 29% | 6.9 | 12:30 |
| May | 55% | 36% | 7.0 | 12:55 |
| Jun | 58% | 54% | 6.6 | 13:08 |
| Jul | 60% | 68% | 6.1 | 13:03 |
| Aug | 63% | 63% | 6.0 | 12:41 |
| Sep | 59% | 46% | 6.3 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 52% | 27% | 6.1 | 11:44 |
| Nov | 56% | 24% | 5.3 | 11:19 |
| Dec | 61% | 24% | 4.9 | 11:07 |
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 Jizan is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 30 °C87 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 29 °C85 °F and lows 24 °C75 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7 °C12.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 158 mm6.2 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 55% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–June. The wettest month is August (42 mm1.7 in), the driest is March (3 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in October to 64% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in December to 11 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.1 hours in December to 13.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Jizan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 29 °C85 °F to 30 °C87 °F with 4 mm0.1 in to 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C98 °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.
What to pack for Jizan
- Wetter months (July and August, December) — highs 3087 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 2577 to 30 °C86 °F, about 29 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (January–June, September–November) — highs 2985 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 2475 to 30 °C87 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Jizan compares
Compared with Sabya, about 30 km to the north, Jizan has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 26 places in Saudi Arabia covered by World Climates, Jizan is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 2nd 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: Al Hudaydah (Yemen, BWh), Aden (Yemen, BWh) and Djibouti (Djibouti, BWh).
Nearby places
- Sabya 30 km · 31 °C87 °F · 158 mm6.2 in
- Abha 148 km · 18 °C65 °F · 62 mm2.4 in
- Khamis Mushait 158 km · 20 °C69 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
- Najran 180 km · 25 °C77 °F · 22 mm0.9 in
- Al Hudaydah 237 km · 32 °C89 °F · 158 mm6.2 in
- Sanaa 246 km · 19 °C66 °F · 35 mm1.4 in
- Sabt Alalayah 305 km · 15 °C59 °F · 40 mm1.6 in
- Dhamar 328 km · 18 °C64 °F · 85 mm3.3 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jizan?
June is the warmest month in Jizan, with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (87 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jizan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jizan?
August is the wettest month with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Jizan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–February.
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.