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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, December

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

24°C – 34°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Jeddah?

The best time to visit Jeddah for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Jeddah

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
96Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°13
February
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°2
March
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°1
April
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°3
May
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°1
June
35Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
33°0
July
35Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
33°0
August
35Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
34°0
September
35Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
32°0
October
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°2
November
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°16
December
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°13

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Jeddah

When is the best time to visit Jeddah for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Jeddah for backpacking is typically in January, February, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Jeddah?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Jeddah, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Jeddah

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