Climate in Jeddah — Annual Weather Overview
Jeddah has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 36.4°C) and the coolest is January (27.3°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 9.1°C between August and January. Rainfall is very low at around 141mm a year — November sees the most at 60.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 32.0°C, 9mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 35.8°C, 0mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 33.9°C, 65mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 28.2°C, 66mm rain.
Jeddah — Monthly Temperatures
Jeddah — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Jeddah stays reasonable all year.
Jeddah weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3°C | 19.5°C | 31.2mm | 10.1h | 4 | 10/10 |
| February | 27.5°C | 19.3°C | 7.7mm | 10.5h | 1 | 10/10 |
| March | 29.5°C | 20.8°C | 5.3mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| April | 32.2°C | 23.6°C | 3.8mm | 11.5h | 1 | 10/10 |
| May | 34.3°C | 25.3°C | 0.0mm | 12.1h | 0 | 10/10 |
| June | 35.1°C | 27.0°C | 0.0mm | 12.1h | 0 | 8/10 |
| July | 35.9°C | 28.2°C | 0.0mm | 11.5h | 0 | 8/10 |
| August | 36.4°C | 29.2°C | 0.0mm | 11.1h | 0 | 8/10 |
| September | 35.6°C | 28.2°C | 0.0mm | 10.9h | 0 | 8/10 |
| October | 34.3°C | 25.7°C | 4.9mm | 10.7h | 0 | 10/10 |
| November | 31.8°C | 24.4°C | 60.4mm | 9.8h | 3 | 10/10 |
| December | 29.7°C | 21.8°C | 27.4mm | 9.9h | 5 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Jeddah have?
Jeddah has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 27.3°C in January to 36.4°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Jeddah?
August is the hottest month in Jeddah, with average highs of 36.4°C and lows of 29.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Jeddah?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 27.3°C and lows of 19.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Jeddah?
November is the wettest month, averaging 60.4mm of rainfall over around 3 rainy days.
How much rain does Jeddah get per year?
Jeddah receives around 141mm of rain per year. The driest month is May (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Jeddah?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.