AI-generatedJizan at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 36°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 32.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 187 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Jizan
Jizan 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 28 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Jizan is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: November – April
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 30°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 31°
- Night, 23:00: about 30°
06:0217:49
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 05:49–06:31 · evening 17:20–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:40–05:49 · evening 18:02–18:11
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 Jizan in October?
In October, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 32.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:02 – 17:49
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Riyadh
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %61 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Jizan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 31.6 – 32.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Jizan ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 32.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 31.7 and 32.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.2° | 26.5° | 27.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.1° | 26.5° | 27.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.2° | 27.5° | 29.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.9° | 29.1° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 31.5° | 30.9° | 32.0° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 32.1° | 31.4° | 33.0° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 31.0° | 30.5° | 31.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 31.0° | 30.4° | 31.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 32.2° | 31.7° | 32.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 32.2° | 31.6° | 32.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 30.7° | 30.1° | 31.2° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Jizan
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 7.9 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Jizan, 67 % 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 Jizan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 Jizan: 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, Jizan has about 6 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Jizan
How breezy and how cloudy Jizan 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 Jizan typically peaks at 22 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: Mar – Oct.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Jizan: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 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 Jizan
How often the day gets hot in Jizan (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, Jizan has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °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 Jizan
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 28°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (23°), the warmest in September (30°). 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 362 days a year, mostly all year round.
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 | 94 | 28° | 23° | 27.2° | 7.3 h | 2 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 29° | 24° | 27.1° | 7.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 30° | 25° | 28.2° | 8.3 h | 2 | 14 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 33° | 27° | 29.9° | 9.1 h | 2 | 16 |
| MayMay | 80 | 35° | 29° | 31.5° | 8.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 36° | 30° | 32.1° | 8.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 36° | 30° | 31.0° | 7.6 h | 2 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 35° | 30° | 31.0° | 7.1 h | 5 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 35° | 30° | 32.2° | 7.7 h | 1 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 34° | 28° | 32.2° | 7.9 h | 6 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 31° | 26° | 30.7° | 8.0 h | 5 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 29° | 24° | 28.7° | 7.7 h | 4 | 10 |
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
16.89° N, 42.55° E · 19 m · Asia/Riyadh
Best time to visit Jizan
The best time to visit Jizan is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is August with 50 mm of precipitation.
Jizan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jizan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 30–35 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Jizan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 35–36 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Jizan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 31–35 °C by day
- Sea 32 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Jizan in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Jizan for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Jizan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Jizan: score 98 against 80. In March, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in March. March has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 80 | 98better |
| Day high | 34° | 30° |
| Night low | 28° | 25° |
| Sea | 32.2° | 28.2° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 14 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
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
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Jizan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In January, Jizan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in January95February29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Jizan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in February98March30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In March, Jizan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in March91April33° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In April, Jizan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in April80May35° · Sea 32° · 9 h
In May, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.5 °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, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in May74June36° · Sea 32° · 8 h
In June, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 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, June is a good month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in June71July36° · Sea 31° · 8 h
In July, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 31.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 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, July is a good month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in July74August35° · Sea 31° · 7 h
In August, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 31.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 50 mm in total. 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 good month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in August75September35° · Sea 32° · 8 h
In September, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 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 good month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in September80October34° · Sea 32° · 8 h
In October, Jizan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 32.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in October94November31° · Sea 31° · 8 h
In November, Jizan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 17 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
Jizan in November96December29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In December, Jizan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 10 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Jizan.
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Jizan vs. Sanaa
In October Sanaa has the better holiday weather (score 87 vs. 80). During the day Sanaa is 10 °C cooler than Jizan.
| in October | Jizan | Sanaa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 80 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 24° |
| Sea | 32° | – |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Jul – May |
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Planning a trip to Jizan
Weather for your travel dates
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Jizan 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.
Jizan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 73).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 32 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 32 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.5 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 7 h
- Distance
- 5,390 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 Jizan
When is the best time to visit Jizan?
The best time to visit Jizan is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Jizan?
The sea temperature in Jizan ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 32.2 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Jizan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 32.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Jizan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Jizan?
The wettest month is August with 50 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jizan get?
Jizan gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.1 hours a day; in August there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Jizan in?
Jizan uses the time zone Asia/Riyadh, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jizan?
A nonstop flight from London to Jizan takes about 7 h, for a straight-line distance of about 5,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jizan?
Jizan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 73). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 95.
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