What is the weather like in Jeddah vs Riyadh in August?

In August, Jeddah averages 36°C high / 31°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 43°C high / 28°C low with about 0 mm.

Jeddah vs Riyadh in August

Jeddah is the better pick in August — 86 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jeddah is sweltering, dry, while Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Jeddah vs Riyadh — August climate, side by side

	🇸🇦 Jeddah	🇸🇦 Riyadh
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	29/100 (F)
Feels-like high	42°C	40°C
Avg high / low	36° / 31°	43° / 28°
Rainfall	1 mm	0 mm
Rainy days	0	0
Humidity	67%	14%
Air quality (AQI)	71	171

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Jeddah 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry · best January86
Riyadh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best February29

Jeddah vs Riyadh in August — FAQ

Is August better in Jeddah or Riyadh?: Jeddah is the better pick in August — 86 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jeddah is sweltering, dry, while Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Jeddah vs Riyadh in August?: In August, Jeddah averages 36°C high / 31°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 43°C high / 28°C low with about 0 mm.