Yanbu climate
Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C84 °F, and about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Yanbu climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2679 | 1865 | 2272 | 50.2 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1967 | 2374 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 3085 | 2170 | 2577 | 00.0 |
| Apr | 3290 | 2475 | 2882 | 00.0 |
| May | 3696 | 2780 | 3188 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2984 | 3392 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 38100 | 3085 | 3493 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 38101 | 3087 | 3494 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 38100 | 2985 | 3492 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3595 | 2882 | 3189 | 00.0 |
| Nov | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 60.2 |
| Dec | 2882 | 2169 | 2476 | 40.2 |
| Year | 38101 | 1865 | 2984 | 190.7 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51% | 33% | 4.5 | 10:48 |
| Feb | 50% | 33% | 5.3 | 11:19 |
| Mar | 48% | 30% | 6.4 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 46% | 34% | 7.1 | 12:41 |
| May | 42% | 35% | 7.5 | 13:18 |
| Jun | 39% | 26% | 7.9 | 13:37 |
| Jul | 45% | 34% | 7.6 | 13:29 |
| Aug | 48% | 40% | 7.1 | 12:58 |
| Sep | 45% | 37% | 6.4 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 48% | 29% | 5.6 | 11:33 |
| Nov | 49% | 26% | 4.7 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 50% | 29% | 4.2 | 10:39 |
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 Yanbu is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 30 °C87 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 26 °C79 °F and lows 18 °C65 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 11.9 °C21.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 80% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (6 mm0.2 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 39% in June to 51% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 26%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Yanbu
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–March: average highs of 26 °C79 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 38 °C101 °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 Yanbu
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C69 °F, about 4 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3085 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2170 to 27 °C80 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 38 °C100 °F, lows 2984 to 30 °C87 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 3188 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 2476 to 29 °C85 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Yanbu compares
Compared with Madinah, about 163 km to the east, Yanbu is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F warmer and receives 9% less precipitation (19 mm0.7 in vs 21 mm0.8 in). The difference is largest in January (5.2 °C9.4 °F warmer).
Of the 26 places in Saudi Arabia covered by World Climates, Yanbu is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 26th 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), Manama (Bahrain, BWh) and Doha (Qatar, BWh).
Nearby places
- Madinah 163 km · 28 °C82 °F · 21 mm0.8 in
- Jeddah 311 km · 31 °C87 °F · 38 mm1.5 in
- Makkah 347 km · 31 °C87 °F · 37 mm1.5 in
- Taif 396 km · 22 °C71 °F · 40 mm1.6 in
- Tabuk 502 km · 22 °C72 °F · 22 mm0.9 in
- Port Sudan 505 km · 29 °C84 °F · 45 mm1.8 in
- Kom Ombo 520 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Aswan 524 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Yanbu?
August is the warmest month in Yanbu, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (87 °F).
What is the coldest month in Yanbu?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (65 °F).
When does it rain the most in Yanbu?
November is the wettest month with about 6 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Yanbu?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–March.
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.