Month guide · Jeddah · Saudi Arabia
Jeddah in October
What October is really like in Jeddah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Hot by day but evenings become more comfortable; diving conditions are excellent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Jeddah: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 34°C (93°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with September (36°C (97°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs drop to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:59
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Summer (June–September). Very hot and humid with warm nights; sightseeing only after dark, but warm seas and lower hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Jeddah, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Al-Balad
Nasseef House
Built in the late 19th century for the merchant Omar Nasseef, this tall coral-stone house is one of Al-Balad's grandest.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
Landmark · Al Hamra and the Corniche
King Fahd's Fountain
Watch it from the Corniche promenade in Al Hamra after sunset, when it is lit and the sea breeze cools the air.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Free
- Views
- Kids
Market · Al-Balad
Souq Al Alawi
The main souq street of Al-Balad threads through the old town past stalls of spices, perfumes, oud, prayer beads, fabrics and Hijazi sweets.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- After dark
Landmark · Al-Balad
Bab Makkah and its souq
Combine it with Souq Al Alawi; the two souqs connect through the old town on foot.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Shopping
- Free
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Jeddah.
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 24°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Jeddah?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Jeddah in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Jeddah?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot by day but evenings become more comfortable; diving conditions are excellent.
+How warm is Jeddah in October?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jeddah in October?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.