Jeddah & the Red Sea coast
Photo: Saudi Press Agency (SPA) · CC BY-SA 4.0
A historic quarter of coral-stone townhouses with carved wooden balconies unlike anywhere else on the peninsula, a Red Sea coastline being developed into some of the region's newest diving destinations, and a corniche sculpture trail that turns an evening walk into an open-air gallery.
The best time to visit Jeddah & the Red Sea coast is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 36°C (96°F).
Best time to go
Nov–Mar
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
JED · Jeddah
Good for
sunshine and salt water
old stones and real towns
eating extremely well
moving about and doing things
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May34°C93°F
Jun–Aug38°C101°F
Sep–Nov36°C96°F
Dec–Feb29°C84°F
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