Where and when
Best time to visit Jeddah from India
Jeddah is the gateway for Umrah and Hajj and a Red Sea city in its own right, with the coral-stone lanes of Al-Balad and a long corniche; several Indian cities have direct flights.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹23,671 return (Mumbai, seen 9 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹23,671 from Mumbai.
Jeddah month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 29° / 19°C | 7 mm | ₹27k ● live ₹27k |
| February | Peak | 31° / 20°C | 1 mm | ₹39k ● live ₹40k |
| March Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Shoulder | 33° / 22°C | 1 mm | ₹31k ● live ₹31k |
| April | Shoulder | 36° / 25°C | 5 mm | – |
| May | Off-season | 40° / 27°C | 2 mm | ₹52k ● live ₹52k |
| June | Off-season | 41° / 28°C | 1 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 41° / 29°C | 0 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 41° / 29°C | 0 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 41° / 29°C | 1 mm | – |
| October | Off-season | 38° / 27°C | 3 mm | ₹24k ● live ₹24k |
| November | Shoulder | 34° / 24°C | 12 mm | ₹29k ● live ₹30k |
| December | Peak | 31° / 21°C | 5 mm | ₹32k ● live ₹42k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: NASA POWER climate normals (derived) (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Jeddah
- Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix · 19–21 Mar 2027. Street race on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit; corniche hotels are booked out, waterfront roads close for the weekend and airfares into Jeddah rise. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Jeddah by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia before travel. Allow about 14 days for a first-time application. eVisa or visa on arrival if you hold a used US, UK or Schengen visa. Free 96-hour stopover visa on Saudia or flynas with an onward ticket. Tourist visa via VFS Tasheer with biometrics.
Jeddah: questions
What is the best time to visit Jeddah?
Jeddah's peak season is December, January and February, with March, April and November as shoulder months. No official Saudi tourism page describing seasons could be opened, so these ratings are derived from the NASA POWER climate normals: highs sit at or above 38°C from May to October, ease to 31 to 36°C in November, March and April, and settle at 29 to 31°C from December to February with almost no rain in any month.
Does it rain much in Jeddah?
Very little: even the wettest month, November, averages only about 12 mm, so rain will not shape your dates.
How hot does Jeddah get?
June is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 41°C. January has the coolest nights, around 19°C.
When is Jeddah most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in December, January and February. Events that draw crowds: Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (19–21 Mar 2027).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Jeddah from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹23,671 from Mumbai. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia before travel. Allow about 14 days for a first-time application. eVisa or visa on arrival if you hold a used US, UK or Schengen visa. Free 96-hour stopover visa on Saudia or flynas with an onward ticket. Tourist visa via VFS Tasheer with biometrics.
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