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Jubail weather & best time to visit

City break

Best time: Nov – Mar
Warmest month: Jul · 44°
Warmest sea: Aug · 33.5°
Sunshine a year: 3,310 h
Rain a year: 91 mm
Climate: Hot desert
Time zone: UTC+3
Elevation: 5 m

Climate in Jubail

Jubail has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,310 hours of sunshine a year, Jubail is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Jubail

The best time to visit Jubail is from November to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 44 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 91 mm fall in an average year.

Jubail through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Jubail in spring

Mar – May

Good

28–40 °C by day
Sea 23 °C
8.6 h of sun a day
4 rainy days in all

Jubail in summer

Jun – Aug

Fair

43–44 °C by day
Sea 32 °C
10.8 h of sun a day
0 rainy days in all

Jubail in autumn

Sep – Nov

Good

29–41 °C by day
Sea 30 °C
9.4 h of sun a day
3 rainy days in all

Jubail in winter

Dec – Feb

Excellent

21–24 °C by day
Sea 21 °C
7.3 h of sun a day
8 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Apr – Dec

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Dec – Mar

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – Oct

Highs of 33 °C or more

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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Jubail for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 23 °C

Swimming in the sea

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: November – March

Where to go in October Sea temperature in October

Good forBeach & swimming

Keep in mindPeak heat

Air temperature37°CNight 23°All months Sea temperature30.2°Cvery warmAll months Sunshine9.6h / dayof 11.6 h daylightAll months Rainy days0days / month2 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 29°
Midday, 13:00: about 37°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
Evening, 20:00: about 29°
Night, 23:00: about 26°

05:4017:14

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 05:26–06:11 · evening 16:43–17:28
Blue hour: Morning 05:17–05:26 · evening 17:28–17:37

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.

October in Jubail compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 39° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The sea cools from 31° to 28°. The days get 0.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	39°	33°
Night-time low	24°	20°
Sea	31°	28°
Daylight	11.9 h	11.2 h

What is the weather like in Jubail in October?

In October, Jubail is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jubail.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 34 min05:40 – 17:14
UV index: 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 18 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 10 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
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

Compare two months in Jubail

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

February has the better holiday weather in Jubail: score 95 against 50. In February, days are 13 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 12 °C cooler in February. February has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in February.

October vs February, Jubail
Month	October	February
Holiday weather score	50	95better
Daytime high	37°	24°
Night-time low	23°	13°
Sea	30.2°	18.7°
Sunshine	9.6 hbetter	7.6 h
Rainy days	0better	2
Rainfall	2 mm	11 mm
Muggy days	18	0better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Jubail month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

94January21° · Sea 20° · 7.1 h

In January, Jubail is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in January

95February24° · Sea 19° · 7.6 h

In February, Jubail is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in February

89March28° · Sea 20° · 7.7 h

In March, Jubail is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in March

55April34° · Sea 23° · 8.3 h

In April, Jubail is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in April

50May40° · Sea 27° · 9.9 h

In May, Jubail is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in May

50June43° · Sea 30° · 11.3 h

In June, Jubail is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in June

50July44° · Sea 32° · 10.7 h

In July, Jubail is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in July

50August44° · Sea 34° · 10.5 h

In August, Jubail is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 33.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in August

50September41° · Sea 32° · 10.5 h

In September, Jubail is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 32.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in September

50October37° · Sea 30° · 9.6 h

Jubail in October

84November29° · Sea 27° · 8.1 h

In November, Jubail is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in November

94December23° · Sea 23° · 7.3 h

In December, Jubail is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Jubail.

Jubail in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Jubail

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Cool 8–15°
Pleasant 15–20°
Warm 20–24°
Hot 24° and more
muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 18 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in July (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 97 days a year, mostly from August to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 37°Night 23°Sea 30°

DayNightSea

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	94	21°	11°	19.9°	7.1 h	4	22
FebruaryFeb	95	24°	13°	18.7°	7.6 h	2	11
MarchMar	89	28°	16°	19.8°	7.7 h	2	11
AprilApr	55	34°	20°	22.6°	8.3 h	1	5
MayMay	50	40°	25°	26.7°	9.9 h	0	1
JuneJun	50	43°	29°	30.1°	11.3 h	0	0
JulyJul	50	44°	30°	32.3°	10.7 h	0	0
AugustAug	50	44°	29°	33.5°	10.5 h	0	0
SeptemberSep	50	41°	26°	32.4°	10.5 h	0	0
OctoberOct	50	37°	23°	30.2°	9.6 h	0	2
NovemberNov	84	29°	18°	26.8°	8.1 h	3	22
DecemberDec	94	23°	13°	22.8°	7.3 h	2	18

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

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Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Jubail

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October30.2°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 29.3 – 31.1 °C

Swimming season: Apr – Dec

cold
fresh
refreshing
pleasant
warm
very warm

OctoberMean sea temperature 30.2°8 in 10 years 29.3° – 31.1°

20°

Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Jubail ranges from 18.7 °C in February to 33.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.

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 32.6 and 34.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
Month	Average	Cool year	Warm year	Feels
JanuaryJan	19.9°	18.9°	20.7°	fresh
FebruaryFeb	18.7°	17.7°	19.8°	fresh
MarchMar	19.8°	18.7°	20.8°	fresh
AprilApr	22.6°	21.7°	23.8°	refreshing
MayMay	26.7°	25.8°	27.4°	warm
JuneJun	30.1°	29.3°	31.1°	very warm
JulyJul	32.3°	31.4°	33.0°	very warm
AugustAug	33.5°	32.6°	34.5°	very warm
SeptemberSep	32.4°	31.5°	33.2°	very warm
OctoberOct	30.2°	29.3°	31.1°	very warm
NovemberNov	26.8°	25.9°	27.6°	warm
DecemberDec	22.8°	22.1°	23.7°	refreshing

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Jubail

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 9.6 hDaylight 11.6 hShare of daylight 83 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 9.6 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Jubail, 83 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Jubail: 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.

OctoberRainy days 0Rainfall 2 mm

In October, it hardly ever rains in Jubail: 2 mm in the whole month.

Sun protection

UV index in Jubail

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 20 min
Fair skin: about 25 min
Light brown skin: about 30 min
Olive skin: about 40 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Jubail

How breezy and how cloudy Jubail 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.

OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4

WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Jubail typically peaks at 20 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 is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 10 %Sunshine 9.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 10 % of the sky over Jubail: mostly clear, with about 9.6 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Jubail

How often the day gets hot in Jubail (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

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 31Daytime high 37 °C

In October, it is hot in Jubail every day, with an average daytime high of 37 °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

Planning a trip to Jubail

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

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Jubail 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.

Jubail has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
65
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
May half-term
May – Jun
50
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
50
Fair
- 44 °C by day
- Sea 33 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
October half-term
Oct
50
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
94
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 6 h 30 min
Distance: 4,960 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.

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Jubail vs Dammam

In October the holiday weather in Jubail and Dammam is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Dammam as in Jubail. The sea is about equally warm.

Jubail vs Dammam, in October
in October	Jubail	Dammam
Holiday weather score	50	50
Daytime high	37°	37°
Sea	30°	30°
Sunshine	10 h	10 h
Rainy days	0	0
Best time	Nov – Mar	Dec – Mar

Through the year

OctoberJubail 37°Dammam 37°

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In October, Jubail ranks 8 of 20 destinations in this country.

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2Khamis Mushait28°90
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8JubailThis page37°30°50

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Frequently asked questions about Jubail

When is the best time to visit Jubail?

The best time to visit Jubail is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Jubail?

The sea temperature in Jubail ranges from 18.7 °C in February to 33.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to December.

Can you swim in Jubail in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Jubail?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.

When does it rain most in Jubail?

Rain is a rarity all year: only 91 mm fall in an average year.

How many hours of sunshine does Jubail get?

Jubail gets around 3,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.3 hours a day; in January there are 7.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Jubail in?

Jubail is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Jubail?

A nonstop flight from London to Jubail takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,960 km.

Which school holidays are best for Jubail?

Jubail has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 94.