Jeddah weather in August
In August, Jeddah sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 30°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 82% of the time in August, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of August to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Jeddah's 10th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Jeddah's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 30°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 6:05 AM – 6:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 22%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- 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 August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical August day in Jeddah reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 30°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 30 |
| 2 | 35 | 30 |
| 3 | 35 | 30 |
| 4 | 35 | 30 |
| 5 | 35 | 30 |
| 6 | 35 | 30 |
| 7 | 35 | 30 |
| 8 | 35 | 30 |
| 9 | 35 | 30 |
| 10 | 35 | 30 |
| 11 | 35 | 30 |
| 12 | 35 | 30 |
| 13 | 35 | 30 |
| 14 | 35 | 30 |
| 15 | 35 | 30 |
| 16 | 35 | 30 |
| 17 | 35 | 30 |
| 18 | 35 | 30 |
| 19 | 35 | 30 |
| 20 | 35 | 30 |
| 21 | 35 | 30 |
| 22 | 35 | 30 |
| 23 | 35 | 30 |
| 24 | 35 | 30 |
| 25 | 35 | 30 |
| 26 | 35 | 29 |
| 27 | 35 | 29 |
| 28 | 35 | 29 |
| 29 | 35 | 29 |
| 30 | 35 | 29 |
| 31 | 35 | 29 |
How August really feels in Jeddah
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Jeddah weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-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 August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 82% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 92 | 8 |
| 16 | 92 | 8 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 95 | 5 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 |
| 28 | 96 | 4 |
| 29 | 96 | 4 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Jeddah gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the miserable band about 56% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Miserable (%) | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 17 | 37 | 44 |
| 2 | 1 | 16 | 37 | 46 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 36 | 47 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 36 | 48 |
| 5 | 1 | 13 | 36 | 49 |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 37 | 50 |
| 7 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 51 |
| 8 | 1 | 10 | 37 | 52 |
| 9 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 53 |
| 10 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 53 |
| 11 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 54 |
| 12 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 54 |
| 13 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 55 |
| 14 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 55 |
| 15 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 55 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 55 |
| 17 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 56 |
| 18 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 56 |
| 19 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 56 |
| 20 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 58 |
| 21 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 58 |
| 22 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 59 |
| 23 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 59 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 61 |
| 25 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 61 |
| 26 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 62 |
| 27 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 64 |
| 28 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 64 |
| 29 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 66 |
| 30 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 67 |
| 31 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 68 |
Wind in August
Winds average 16 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 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 | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of August to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:00 AM to 6:10 AM, and sunset from 6:59 PM to 6:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 6:00 | 6:59 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 6:00 | 6:59 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 6:00 | 6:58 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:58 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:57 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:56 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 6:02 | 6:56 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 6:02 | 6:55 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 6:03 | 6:55 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:54 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:53 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 6:04 | 6:53 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:04 | 6:52 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 6:04 | 6:51 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 6:05 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 6:05 | 6:50 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 6:05 | 6:49 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 6:06 | 6:48 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 6:06 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 6:06 | 6:47 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:07 | 6:45 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:07 | 6:44 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:42 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:41 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:40 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:39 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:38 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:37 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.84 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 — August's 6.84 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Jeddah
In August, Jeddah sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Jeddah sees seasonal dust haze (May–September), heaviest in June.
Is August a good time to visit Jeddah?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Jeddah. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Jeddah in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Jeddah sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 30°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Jeddah in August
The nearest coast averages about 31°C in August — 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 August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (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 August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August 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).