Best time to visit Jeddah
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Jeddah
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Guided Tour with History of Jeddah - 2
Makkah or Jeddah Tour full day - 3
Bayadah Island Cruise Marine Adventure - 4
Jeddah discover old Jeddah Albalad - 5
Private Historical Tour in Jeddah - 6
Full Day Private Tour: Adventure and Luxury in Charming Jeddah
Last refreshed 2026-06-26.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Jeddah (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Jeddah's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20–27 | 26 | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 50% | 27 | 235 | 6 | Quiet | 10 |
| Feb | 19–28 | 26 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 48% | 29 | 226 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Mar | 21–30 | 29 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 48% | 30 | 251 | 8 | Quiet | 9 |
| Apr | 24–32 | 33 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 47% | 28 | 258 | 9 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 25–34 | 35 | 0 | 0 | — | 47% | 28 | 281 | 10 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jun | 27–35 | 37 | 0 | 0 | — | 49% | 29 | 271 | 10 | Quiet | 4 |
| Jul | 28–36 | 38 | 0 | 0 | — | 45% | 27 | 269 | 10 | Quiet | 3 |
| Aug | 30–36 | 40 | 0 | 1 | — | 51% | 26 | 257 | 10 | Busy | 2 |
| Sep | 28–36 | 39 | 0 | 0 | — | 57% | 28 | 244 | 9 | Busy | 3 |
| Oct | 26–34 | 37 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 54% | 24 | 248 | 8 | Busy | 4 |
| Nov | 25–32 | 33 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 55% | 22 | 222 | 6 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | 22–30 | 30 | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 51% | 23 | 230 | 5 | Busy | 8 |
UV Index in Jeddah by Month
UV index in Jeddah peaks at 10 (very high) in June, dropping to 5 (moderate) in December. March, April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
January
10/1020–27°C (feels 26°C) · 4 rain days (38h) · 235 sun hours · 50% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
February
10/1019–28°C (feels 26°C) · 2 rain days (23h) · 226 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
March
9/1021–30°C · 1 rain days (7h) · 251 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
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April
6/1024–32°C · 2 rain days (9h) · 258 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
May
5/1025–34°C (feels 35°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 281 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
June
4/1027–35°C (feels 37°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 271 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
July
3/1028–36°C (feels 38°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 269 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
August
2/1030–36°C (feels 40°C) · 0 rain days (1h) · 257 sun hours · 51% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
September
3/1028–36°C (feels 39°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 244 sun hours · 57% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 9 (very high)
October
4/1026–34°C (feels 37°C) · 1 rain days (5h) · 248 sun hours · 54% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
November
6/1025–32°C (feels 33°C) · 3 rain days (29h) · 222 sun hours · 55% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high)
December
8/1022–30°C · 5 rain days (45h) · 230 sun hours · 51% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Jeddah
When is the best time to visit Jeddah?
January is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 20–27°C (4 rainy days). The top three months by score are January, February, March.
What is the worst time to visit Jeddah?
August is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 30–36°C (0 rainy days).
Is Jeddah too hot in summer?
9 months (April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Jeddah?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in April and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Jeddah have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 10/10, crowd index 1) and February (climate 10/10, crowd index 1) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Jeddah by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in June and is lowest in December at 5 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 6, Feb 7, Mar 8, Apr 9, May 10, Jun 10, Jul 10, Aug 10, Sep 9, Oct 8, Nov 6, Dec 5. March, April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Jeddah in June?
June is the peak UV month in Jeddah, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Jeddah on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Jeddah bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 126 µg/m³ (hazardous); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 250 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.