Best time to visit Jeddah: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Jeddah are Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul and Aug
Off season
May, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 20.9°C – 28.3°C
Rain: 40mm
Sunshine: 10h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Feb
BestTemp: 20.2°C – 27.9°C
Rain: 10mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Mar
BestTemp: 22.2°C – 30.3°C
Rain: 15mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Apr
BestTemp: 24.3°C – 32.8°C
Rain: 12mm
Sunshine: 11.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
May
Temp: 25.6°C – 34°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 12.2h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Jun
Temp: 28°C – 35.6°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 12.1h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Jul
Temp: 29.3°C – 37.5°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.9h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Aug
Temp: 30.6°C – 36.6°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 5/10
Sep
Temp: 29.1°C – 35.7°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Oct
Temp: 26.5°C – 34.5°C
Rain: 7mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Nov
Temp: 24.8°C – 32.2°C
Rain: 44mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Dec
Temp: 22.3°C – 29.8°C
Rain: 23mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Jeddah are January, February, March, and April. January brings a high of 28.3C and a low of 20.9C with 40mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sunshine a day; February offers a high of 27.9C, a low of 20.2C, just 10mm of rain, and 10.7 hours of sunshine. March and April warm further, with highs of 30.3C and 32.8C, lows of 22.2C and 24.3C, rain at 15mm and 12mm, and sunshine climbing to 10.5 and 11.4 hours a day.
Peak season extends beyond the best months to include July and August, when heat is at its most intense: July reaches a high of 37.5C and a low of 29.3C, while August hits a high of 36.6C and a low of 30.6C. November brings the heaviest rainfall of the year at 44mm, so travelers sensitive to heat or rain may want to plan around these months even though some of them overlap with peak travel periods.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.