Best Time to Visit Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Jeddah for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in February to 33°C / 91.4°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 26 mm / 1 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Jeddah's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5°C74.3°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 23.3°C73.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.8°C78.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 28.3°C82.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31°C87.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 31.7°C89.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 33°C91.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 32.8°C91°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 32°C89.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 29.9°C85.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.5°C81.5°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.9°C76.8°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jeddah?
The best time to visit Jeddah for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 33°C / 91.4°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jeddah's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Jeddah?
The rainy season at Jeddah, Makkah runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 3 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is November (26 mm / 1 in).
What is the driest month in Jeddah?
The driest month in Jeddah is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 31.7°C / 89.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Jeddah?
The least comfortable months for travel to Jeddah — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 26 mm / 1 in in November, and the coldest month averages 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
Is Jeddah climate different from Saudi Arabia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Jeddah figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Saudi Arabia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Jeddah specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.