Jeddah & the Red Sea coast
A historic quarter of coral-stone townhouses with carved wooden balconies unlike anywhere else on the peninsula, a Red Sea coastline being developed into some of the region's newest diving destinations, and a corniche sculpture trail that turns an evening walk into an open-air gallery.
The best time to visit Jeddah & the Red Sea coast is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 36°C (96°F). Local time there is 16:09 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 28°C · rain 31mm · 10.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 31mm1.2in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| February | 29°C83°F | 6mm0.2in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C88°F | 4mm0.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 34°C94°F | 3mm0.1in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| May | 37°C99°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| June | 38°C101°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| July | 38°C101°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| August | 38°C101°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| September | 38°C100°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 36°C97°F | 4mm0.2in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| November | 33°C91°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| December | 30°C86°F | 23mm0.9in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Jeddah & the Red Sea coast?
The best time to visit Jeddah & the Red Sea coast is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 36°C (96°F).
How warm does Jeddah & the Red Sea coast get?
Typical daytime highs in Jeddah & the Red Sea coast are Mar–May 34°C (93°F), Jun–Aug 38°C (101°F), Sep–Nov 36°C (96°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Jeddah & the Red Sea coast expensive?
On the ground, Jeddah & the Red Sea coast is middling.
What sort of trip is Jeddah & the Red Sea coast good for?
Jeddah & the Red Sea coast is good for beach and sun holidays, history and culture, food and drink, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Jeddah & the Red Sea coast?
The wettest month in Jeddah & the Red Sea coast is January at 31mm (1.2in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 8mm (0.3in).
What plug do I need for Jeddah & the Red Sea coast?
Jeddah & the Red Sea coast uses type G sockets at 220/230 V.
