At a glance
| Metric | Jeddah | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 36°C | 44°C |
| Coldest month low | 20°C | 10°C |
| Annual rainfall | 127 mm | 69 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.9 h/day | 10.6 h/day |
| Best months | January–March | November–March |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Jeddah | Riyadh | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| March | 9.3 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
| April | 7.0 · Good | 6.4 · Fair | Jeddah |
| May | 5.7 · Fair | 2.2 · Challenging | Jeddah |
| June | 4.7 · Poor | 1.5 · Challenging | Jeddah |
| July | 4.1 · Poor | 1.5 · Challenging | Jeddah |
| August | 4.0 · Poor | 1.5 · Challenging | Jeddah |
| September | 4.8 · Poor | 1.5 · Challenging | Jeddah |
| October | 5.6 · Fair | 5.2 · Fair | Jeddah |
| November | 7.2 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
| December | 8.5 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Riyadh |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Jeddah or Riyadh?
Jeddah has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 3 for Riyadh — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Jeddah?
The best months to visit Jeddah are January–March, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The best months to visit Riyadh are November–March, based on six years of climate data.
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