Jeddah
Decide whether to visit or live in Jeddah, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Suitable with normal precautions
Official travel advice notes regional risks including threats from the Houthis and issues near the Saudi-Yemen border.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Regional risks concerning the Saudi-Yemen border
- Threats from the Houthis
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jeddah month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jeddah are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 28–30°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), February the coldest (average low 20°C), and November the wettest (about 41 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6 | 20.0 | 22 | 10.3 |
| February | 27.9 | 19.9 | 9 | 10.5 |
| March | 29.9 | 21.2 | 7 | 10.8 |
| April | 32.3 | 23.7 | 7 | 11.6 |
| May | 34.5 | 25.8 | 0 | 12.2 |
| June | 35.3 | 27.1 | 0 | 12.2 |
| July | 36.4 | 28.3 | 0 | 11.8 |
| August | 36.2 | 29.3 | 1 | 11.1 |
| September | 35.3 | 28.1 | 0 | 10.9 |
| October | 34.1 | 25.9 | 5 | 10.7 |
| November | 31.6 | 24.2 | 41 | 10.0 |
| December | 29.5 | 21.9 | 17 | 10.0 |
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01 · OverviewJeddah, in brief
Jeddah is a major urban center situated in the Hejaz region along the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. Functioning as the largest city in the Mecca Province, it serves as the country's primary commercial hub and the administrative center of the OIC.
The settlement extends for about 70 kilometers along the coastline and has a population of 4,697,000 residents within the Mecca Region. Historically, the locality gained widespread prominence in 647 CE when the third Muslim Caliph, Uthman Ibn Affan, designated it as the principal port serving travelers and pilgrims journeying to Mecca. Today, it remains the principal gateway to Mecca Sharif, located 65 kilometers to the east, while Medina sits 360 kilometers to the north.
Economically and logistically, daily movement and maritime activity are anchored by the Jeddah Islamic Port. Positioned on the Red Sea, this facility ranks as the thirty-sixth largest seaport in the world and functions as the second-largest and second-busiest seaport in the Middle East. Beyond maritime commerce, the urban landscape supports a dense media and communication market. The city is served by major Arabic-language publications such as Asharq Al-Awsat, Al Madina, Okaz, and Al Bilad, alongside English-language newspapers including the Saudi Gazette and Arab News. Broadcasting infrastructure features the Jeddah TV Tower, standing at a height of 250 meters with an observation deck, alongside numerous television and radio networks.
Etymological accounts trace the name of the city to Jaddah, the Arabic word for grandmother, connected to the folk belief regarding the Tomb of Eve. Archaeological findings and historical excavations indicate that the area features early activity from pre-Islamic times, including Thamudic inscriptions and settlements established by the Yemeni Quda'a tribe following the collapse of the Marib Dam in Yemen in 115 BC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeddah
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01 · Q&AWhere is Jeddah located and what are its coordinates?
Jeddah is situated in Saudi Arabia at geographic coordinates 21.4901, 39.1862 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jeddah?
Jeddah has a recorded population of approximately 4,697,000 and observes the Asia/Riyadh time zone (SAR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jeddah?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jeddah include ar-SA, and the circulating currency is SAR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jeddah?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Jeddah, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.