AI-generatedJeddah at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 36°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 31.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,250 h
- Rain a year
- 70 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Jeddah
Jeddah has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year, Jeddah is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:1817:59
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:48 · evening 17:30–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:05 · evening 18:13–18:22
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Jeddah in October?
In October, Jeddah is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jeddah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min06:18 – 17:59
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 12 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Riyadh
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Jeddah
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.9 – 31.4 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Jeddah ranges from 25.8 °C in February to 31.2 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 30.6 and 31.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.6° | 25.8° | 27.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.8° | 24.8° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.9° | 25.1° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 27.2° | 26.7° | 28.0° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.4° | 29.9° | 30.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 31.2° | 30.6° | 31.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.7° | 30.0° | 31.3° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 30.7° | 29.9° | 31.4° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.7° | 28.9° | 30.4° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Jeddah
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.7 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Jeddah, 74 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Jeddah
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Jeddah: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jeddah has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Jeddah
How breezy and how cloudy Jeddah is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jeddah typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 12 % of the sky over Jeddah: mostly clear, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Jeddah
How often the day gets hot in Jeddah (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jeddah has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jeddah
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in August (29°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 272 days a year, mostly from March to December.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 95 | 27° | 20° | 26.6° | 7.5 h | 3 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 28° | 21° | 25.8° | 8.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 29° | 21° | 25.9° | 8.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 31° | 24° | 27.2° | 9.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 58 | 34° | 26° | 28.6° | 10.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 35° | 27° | 29.1° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 28° | 30.4° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 29° | 31.2° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 35° | 28° | 30.7° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 33° | 26° | 30.7° | 8.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 31° | 24° | 29.7° | 8.2 h | 2 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 28° | 22° | 28.1° | 7.9 h | 3 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
21.49° N, 39.19° E · 7 m · Asia/Riyadh
Best time to visit Jeddah
The best time to visit Jeddah is from December to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to February. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 70 mm fall in an average year.
Jeddah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jeddah in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Jeddah in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 35–36 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Jeddah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 31–35 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Jeddah in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Jeddah for you.
Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Jeddah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Jeddah: score 95 against 59. In January, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in January. January has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 95better |
| Day high | 33° | 27° |
| Night low | 26° | 20° |
| Sea | 30.7° | 26.6° |
| Sunshine | 8.7 hbetter | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 3 mmbetter | 21 mm |
| Muggy days | 30 | 9better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Jeddah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Jeddah is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in January93February28° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In February, Jeddah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in February86March29° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In March, Jeddah is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in March73April31° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In April, Jeddah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in April58May34° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In May, Jeddah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in May51June35° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In June, Jeddah is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in June50July36° · Sea 30° · 10 h
In July, Jeddah is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in July50August36° · Sea 31° · 9 h
In August, Jeddah is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in August50September35° · Sea 31° · 9 h
In September, Jeddah is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in September59October33° · Sea 31° · 9 h
In October, Jeddah is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in October74November31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In November, Jeddah is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Jeddah.
Jeddah in November88December28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, Jeddah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Jeddah.
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Jeddah vs. Mecca
In October Jeddah has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 47). During the day Mecca is 3 °C warmer than Jeddah. Mecca gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Jeddah | Mecca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 36° |
| Sea | 31° | – |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Feb |
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Planning a trip to Jeddah
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Jeddah in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jeddah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 15 min
- Distance
- 4,770 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Jeddah
When is the best time to visit Jeddah?
The best time to visit Jeddah is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Jeddah?
The sea temperature in Jeddah ranges from 25.8 °C in February to 31.2 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Jeddah in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Jeddah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Jeddah?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 70 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Jeddah get?
Jeddah gets around 3,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.3 hours a day; in January there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Jeddah in?
Jeddah uses the time zone Asia/Riyadh, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jeddah?
A nonstop flight from London to Jeddah takes about 6 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jeddah?
Jeddah has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 92.
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