Jeddah weather in April
In April, Jeddah sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 4 mm of rain across 0.5 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Jeddah's 5th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Jeddah's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- 0.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:09 AM – 6:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.14 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
Jeddah is city in Saudi Arabia.
- Density
- 2,936/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical April day in Jeddah reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 3°C warmer than March and about 2°C cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 24 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 |
| 4 | 30 | 24 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 |
| 6 | 31 | 24 |
| 7 | 31 | 24 |
| 8 | 31 | 24 |
| 9 | 31 | 24 |
| 10 | 31 | 24 |
| 11 | 31 | 24 |
| 12 | 31 | 25 |
| 13 | 31 | 25 |
| 14 | 31 | 25 |
| 15 | 31 | 25 |
| 16 | 31 | 25 |
| 17 | 31 | 25 |
| 18 | 32 | 25 |
| 19 | 32 | 25 |
| 20 | 32 | 25 |
| 21 | 32 | 25 |
| 22 | 32 | 25 |
| 23 | 32 | 25 |
| 24 | 32 | 25 |
| 25 | 32 | 26 |
| 26 | 32 | 26 |
| 27 | 32 | 26 |
| 28 | 32 | 26 |
| 29 | 32 | 26 |
| 30 | 32 | 26 |
How April really feels in Jeddah
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 18 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Jeddah weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 21° | 24 | 3 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 27° / 21° | 2 | 0.7 | 11.3 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 4 | 0.7 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 31° / 25° | 4 | 0.5 | 12.5 | 5.9 |
| May | 34° / 27° | 1 | 0.3 | 13 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 35° / 28° | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 35° / 29° | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 35° / 30° | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 34° / 29° | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 33° / 27° | 3 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 31° / 25° | 26 | 2.4 | 11 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 14 | 2.6 | 10.7 | 7.7 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 5% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 8%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 91 | 9 |
| 4 | 91 | 9 |
| 5 | 91 | 9 |
| 6 | 91 | 9 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 |
| 16 | 91 | 9 |
| 17 | 92 | 8 |
| 18 | 92 | 8 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 |
| 20 | 92 | 8 |
| 21 | 92 | 8 |
| 22 | 92 | 8 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 94 | 6 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Jeddah gets around 4 mm of rain over 0.5 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 2% and peaks near 2% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 42% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 61% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 |
| Oppressive (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 38 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 39 | 9 | 0 |
| 3 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 39 | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | 7 | 13 | 30 | 40 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | 13 | 29 | 41 | 10 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | 13 | 29 | 42 | 11 | 0 |
| 7 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 42 | 11 | 0 |
| 8 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 43 | 11 | 0 |
| 9 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 43 | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 44 | 12 | 0 |
| 11 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 44 | 13 | 0 |
| 12 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 45 | 13 | 0 |
| 13 | 4 | 10 | 27 | 45 | 14 | 0 |
| 14 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 45 | 15 | 0 |
| 15 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 45 | 16 | 1 |
| 16 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 44 | 17 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 44 | 18 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 44 | 19 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 44 | 21 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 43 | 22 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 43 | 24 | 1 |
| 22 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 42 | 25 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 41 | 27 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 41 | 28 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 40 | 30 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 40 | 31 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 39 | 32 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 39 | 33 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 38 | 34 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 38 | 35 | 2 |
Wind in April
Winds average 17 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 17 | light breeze |
| 13 | 17 | light breeze |
| 14 | 17 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 36 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:22 AM to 5:58 AM, and sunset from 6:33 PM to 6:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:22 | 6:33 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:34 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:34 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:34 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:35 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:18 | 6:35 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:35 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:16 | 6:36 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:15 | 6:36 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:14 | 6:36 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:13 | 6:37 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:12 | 6:37 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:11 | 6:37 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:38 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:38 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:38 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:39 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:39 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 6:06 | 6:39 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:40 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:40 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:40 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:41 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 6:02 | 6:41 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:42 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:00 | 6:42 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 5:59 | 6:43 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 5:58 | 6:43 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:58 | 6:43 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 7.14 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.31 kWh/m² to a high of 7.46 kWh/m² in May across the year — April's 7.14 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Jeddah
None of Jeddah's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Jeddah sees seasonal dust haze (May–September), heaviest in June.
Is April a good time to visit Jeddah?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Jeddah for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Jeddah in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Jeddah sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Jeddah in April
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in August at about 31°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 31 | Tropical |
| Oct | 31 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Jeddah in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Jeddah peaks around July 12 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Jeddah in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Jeddah is worst in January — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 38 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 35 |
| Level | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Poor |
| Feb | 35 | Moderate |
| Mar | 38 | Poor |
| Apr | 37 | Poor |
| May | 30 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 25 | Moderate |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 35 | Moderate |
Where is Jeddah?
Jeddah sits at 21.5°N, 39.2°E, 7 m above sea level, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest listed city is Al Jumūm, 55 km away.
Topography around Jeddah
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Jeddah.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Jeddah has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 30 m around an average of 8 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 246 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 934 m.
The land around Jeddah is covered by artificial surfaces (72%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (39%), water (34%) and bare terrain (26%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (60%) and water (34%) within 80 km.
Saudi Arabia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $34,537
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 35.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 404
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Jeddah (21.4901°, 39.1862°, elevation 7 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).