Jeddah
City in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is a city in Saudi Arabia with a population of about 4.7 million. Located 846 km from the capital, Riyadh, it attracts visitors to landmarks such as Al-Balad and King Fahd's Fountain.
What to see
The city features Al-Balad, which is a UNESCO site, and King Fahd's Fountain. Additionally, Nasseef House is available to visit.
When to go
Jeddah remains warm throughout the year. The months from November to April offer cooler daily highs between 26 °C and 30 °C. From May through October, daily highs rise to between 32 °C and 34 °C. Rain is rare, with the wettest months being November and December, which see 26 mm and 13 mm of rain respectively, occurring on about 2 to 3 days each.
Getting there
The city is served by King Abdulaziz International Airport, located 17 km away.
Top sights in Jeddah
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 34 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Jeddah (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Nasseef House