Saudi Arabia

Jeddah

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Jeddah is a coastal city on the eastern edge of the Red Sea in western Saudi Arabia, serving as a regional hub for diving in the Makkah Province. The area provides access to Red Sea reefs and walls from a major urban center, with several dive centers offering boat trips and shore dives. Typical diving conditions include warm, clear water with seasonal visibility variations and a range of marine life common to Red Sea habitats. As a regional admin area, the focus is on access, infrastructure, and proximity to Jeddah's waterfront rather than extensive offshore ecosystems.

Essential information for traveling in Saudi Arabia

About Saudi Arabia

Sea
Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Suez, Persian G...
Languages
AR
Demonym
Saudi Arabian
Phone prefix
+966

Practicalities

Currency
SAR
Voltage
230, 127
Plug type
Type G, Type F
Airports
JED MED RUH TIF ELQ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Jeddah

The best time to dive in Jeddah

The best months to dive in Jeddah are from July to October. Temperatures are confortable (30-33°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
25 °C 27 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
24 °C 25 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 26 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 28 °C 8/10
05 - May
29 °C 28 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
31 °C 29 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
33 °C 31 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
33 °C 32 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
32 °C 31 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
30 °C 30 °C 9/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 30 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
25 °C 28 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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