January is one of the strongest months in Jeddah (6th)
Best window · 9/10With 24°C (74°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jeddah at 9/10 (6th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
February ranks 2nd of 12 for Jeddah — one of the best windows
Best window · 9.9/10With 24°C (75°F) on average, February delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jeddah at 9.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
March is one of the strongest months in Jeddah (3rd)
Best window · 9.9/10March averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Jeddah (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
April in Jeddah — the year's strongest window
Best window · 10/10Days in April average 30°C (87°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Jeddah at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
May is one of the strongest months in Jeddah (5th)
Best window · 9.5/10May averages 33°C (91°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.
Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Jeddah (5th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
June holds up well in Jeddah — 11th best month
Good · 8.2/10At 35°C (95°F), June is at its most extreme: early starts are not optional, and afternoons belong indoors.
At just 3 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Jeddah — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
July holds up well in Jeddah — 12th best month
Good · 8.1/10At 35°C (96°F), July is at its most extreme: early starts are not optional, and afternoons belong indoors.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Jeddah — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
August in Jeddah: strong conditions, 10th of 12
Good · 8.3/10August averages 35°C (95°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.
Rain is a non-issue at 14 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
September in Jeddah: strong conditions, 9th of 12
Good · 8.4/10September averages 35°C (94°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.
Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
October ranks 4th of 12 for Jeddah — one of the best windows
Best window · 9.7/10At 32°C (90°F), October is at its most extreme: early starts are not optional, and afternoons belong indoors.
With around 15 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jeddah at 9.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
November is one of the strongest months in Jeddah (7th)
Best window · 9/10Days in November average 29°C (84°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jeddah at 9/10 (7th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
December in Jeddah — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)
Best window · 8.9/10December averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 daylight hours.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Jeddah (8th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
