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)104°F (40°C) / 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Saudi Arabia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Saudi Arabia overall
Verdict
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
- YanbuHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 104 °F (40 °C), lows around 82 °F (28 °C), 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.Humid all year; summer feels like 113–122 °F (45–50 °C) 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)104 °F (40 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Sep: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
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