Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia? If you're planning to go to Jeddah, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Based on the climate and weather in Jeddah, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Jeddah, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by month

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January

If you vacation in Jeddah during January, you might find that it is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

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February

If you visit Jeddah during February, you may notice that it is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

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March

March can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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April

If you are traveling to Jeddah in April, you will notice that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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May

May here is scorchingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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June

June in this region can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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July

July is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day.

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August

August in this region is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day.

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September

Traveling to Jeddah in September, you will notice that it is unbearably hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (mid 30s C).

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October

October in this region is sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

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November

November for Jeddah can be sweltering and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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December

December for Jeddah is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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