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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Yanbu.
Yanbu, Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. August is the warmest month with daytime highs of 37°C (99°F), while January is the coolest at 26°C (79°F).
With just 49 mm (1.9 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate.
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The climate in Yanbu experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C (99°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C (79°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 30°C (86°F) in August to 19°C (66°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Yanbu has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall annually. Yanbu can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 17 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation over a single rainy day.
In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Yanbu Precipitation page.
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Yanbu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 58%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Yanbu. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Yanbu has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and warm winters.
Daytime highs range from 26°C (79°F) in January to 37°C (99°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 19°C (66°F) to 30°C (86°F).
Annual rainfall is around 49 mm (1.9 in). November is the wettest month with 17 mm (0.7 in), while June is the driest with 0 mm (0 in).
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