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When to go · Yanbu

Yanbu in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
40°C (104°F) / 28°C (82°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Low
Saudi Arabia overall
Prices
Medium
Saudi Arabia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Yanbu

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot).

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • YanbuHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 0 days
  • Red Sea coast, Saudi Arabia · Jeddah, Yanbu, the Red Sea resortshot

    Humid all year; summer feels like 45–50 °C (113–122 °F) with the humidity. Winter is the only comfortable walking season.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Saudi Arabia overall
Low
Prices · Saudi Arabia overall
Medium

Saudi Arabia overall: Still hot; National Day (23 Sep) brings events and road closures.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Yanbu, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 40 °C (104 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot).

January: Inside Yanbu's best window: Oct–Mar.

Yanbu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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