Travel advisory · Saudi ArabiaGovernments advise against all travel to Saudi Arabia.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

King Fahd International Airport, Dammam · avoid all travel · Canada, France
King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh · avoid all travel · Canada, France, New Zealand
Asir province · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Italy
Jazan province · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Italy
Najran province · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Italy

Also named by one government: 10 km strip along the Yemen border (UK), 100 km strip along the Yemen border (France), 20 km strip along the northern border (Italy), 30 km strip along the Yemen border (Canada), Aramco administrative building, Dhahran (New Zealand), Aramco headquarters, Dammam (New Zealand), Aramco refinery, Riyadh (New Zealand), Border area to Hafar Al Batin and Khafji (Italy), King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah (France), Mecca (Italy), Yemen border (US)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Saudi Arabia	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider Travel	Oct 23, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Vor Reisen nach Saudi-Arabien wird gewarnt	Oct 29, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Do not travel to Saudi Arabia (military conflict, missile and drone strikes)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Rest of the territory: avoid unless imperative reason	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Jeddah

Jeddah is a Red Sea port in western Saudi Arabia, known for the coral-stone merchant houses of Al-Balad and a long seafront promenade.

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Al-Balad, the old merchant quarter, is the usual first stop in Jeddah. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its narrow streets run past tall houses built from coral stone. Many have carved wooden balconies called roshan that shade the windows. Traders have worked this district for centuries, and many old buildings now hold shops, cafes and small museums. Visitors come for the houses, the markets and the slow walk between them.

The Corniche follows the water, and the King Fahd Fountain, one of the tallest water jets in the world, rises from the sea nearby. Jeddah suits travelers who want architecture, walking and Hijazi food more than a beach holiday. The most comfortable months are roughly November to March, because summer heat and humidity are strong. Two to three days covers the old town and the waterfront at an easy pace.

Jeddah in five

Read the UK and Canadian advice firstThe UK warns that since 13 July 2026 the Houthis have fired missiles and drones at Saudi cities, Jeddah among them, and says to follow Civil Defence alerts. Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia.UK travel advice
Pick the right entry document before you payThe UK lists a tourist e-visa (365 days, up to 90 days in total), an electronic travel authorisation (730 days, up to 180 days) and an electronic visa waiver. Use only the official portals.Saudi Arabia visa for Jeddah
Check the Hajj dates before you fly into JeddahThe UK says visitors who are not performing Hajj have been stopped from flying to Jeddah, Madinah and Taif around the pilgrimage. You can still enter through other Saudi airports.UK entry requirements
Dress for the lanes of Al-Balad, not just the heatThe UK says men and women must wear loose clothing that covers the elbows and below the knees. Women do not have to wear an abaya or cover their hair.UK safety advice
Give Al-Balad a cool morning or a late eveningVisit Saudi lists Historic Al-Balad as open daily around the clock, with coral houses, markets and heritage houses. UNESCO inscribes it as Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah.Jeddah in 2 days

Things to do in Jeddah

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Museum · JeddahAl Taybat International City Museum of Science and Information

Mosque · JeddahAl Shafee Mosque

Museum · JeddahBeit Al Matbouli

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Need to know

Airport: King Abdulaziz International (JED); Haramain rail station at the airport
Getting there: Haramain high-speed rail links Jeddah with KAEC, Makkah and Madinah
Getting around: Ride-hailing, taxis and rental cars; trains for longer trips
Best base: Al-Balad for heritage; the Corniche for the waterfront
Time needed: 2 days; add 1 for diving or rail trips

Weather by month

Rainy days

Best
Good
Mixed

JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Mild, rain risk
FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Mild, pleasant
MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low23°Warm
AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low25°Hot
MayClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low27°Hot
JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low29°Very hot
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low29°Very hot, humid
AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low30°Very hot, humid
SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low29°Hot
OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh34°Low27°Hot, easing
NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Warm, rain risk
DecemberClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Mild, rain risk

Average daily high and low in Jeddah, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Jeddah

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 34°
Humidity: 61%
Wind: 10 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Jeddah

11:07 PM

Monday, November 2

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Today35°27°0%Monday: Clear. High 35°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 0%.
Tue35°27°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 35°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed33°26°33%Wednesday: Clear. High 33°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 33%.
Thu33°26°12%Thursday: Clear. High 33°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 12%.
Fri34°25°2%Friday: Clear. High 34°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 2%.
Sat35°25°37%Saturday: Clear. High 35°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 37%.
Sun34°27°20%Sunday: Clear. High 34°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 20%.

Updated 08:55 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 3.75 SAR

Amount

Converted to

SAR · Saudi Riyal

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

King Abdullah Economic Cityby Haramain trainKAEC is a listed station on the high-speed line; check the timetable and conditions on the Haramain site.
Red Sea divingby boat from the coastVisit Saudi runs a story on top scuba sites near Jeddah; use a licensed operator and check your cover.
Riyadhby domestic flightThe capital has a six-line Metro, the Diriyah heritage site and a very different feel.Read the guide

Before you go to Jeddah

Hotels in Al-Balad or the CornicheHeritage lanes or waterfrontCheck availability

Al-Balad walking toursA guide for the old lanesCompare day trips

eSIM for JeddahCivil Defence alerts and mapsRead the guide

Insurance for JeddahCheck strike and flight termsRead the guide

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Rules for Jeddah, checked

Since 13 July 2026 the Houthis have fired missiles and drones at Saudi cities including Jeddah; the UK says follow Civil Defence alerts and shelter indoors.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Tourist e-visa: valid 365 days, 90 days in total, includes health insurance up to 100,000 SAR; the ETA is valid 730 days for up to 180 days in total.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Visitors who are not performing Hajj have been stopped from flying to Jeddah, Madinah and Taif around the pilgrimage; other airports remain open.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

All Jeddah guides

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Where to stayWhere to stay in Jeddah: Al-Balad, Corniche or Art PromenadeChecked Oct 4, 2026

ItineraryJeddah in 2 days: Al-Balad, the Corniche and heat timingChecked Oct 4, 2026

RulesSaudi visa for Jeddah: e-visa, ETA or visa waiver comparedChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Jeddah

Riyadh travel guide

The capital, its Metro and Diriyah, reached by domestic flight

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Country entry rules, laws and the regional advice

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Jeddah FAQ

Is Jeddah safe to visit right now?

The UK does not advise against travel to Jeddah, but it says the Houthis have fired missiles and drones at Saudi cities including Jeddah since 13 July 2026. Canada advises avoiding non-essential travel. Read both pages, follow Civil Defence alerts and keep flexible bookings.

Do you need a visa for Jeddah?

Yes. The UK lists a tourist e-visa, an electronic travel authorisation and an electronic visa waiver. The official portal shows 68 eligible countries for the e-visa, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and most of Europe. Check your own passport first.

What should you wear in Jeddah?

Loose clothing that covers the elbows and below the knees, for men and women. The UK says women do not have to wear an abaya or cover their hair. Avoid tight clothes and slogans, especially political ones.

Can tourists fly into Jeddah during Hajj?

Not necessarily. The UK says visitors who are not performing Hajj have been stopped from flying to Jeddah, Madinah and Taif around the pilgrimage, and you may need a Hajj visa to board. You can still enter through other airports.

When is the best time to visit Jeddah?

Visit Saudi's predicted temperatures run from 19 to 31 degrees Celsius in winter and 25 to 41 in summer. November to March is the comfortable window, though the UK warns of flooding after heavy rain from November to February.