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Best Time to Visit

Jeddah

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Best Time to Visit

Jeddah is well known for its dry and hot weather but surprisingly it has very pleasant and cool winters. Summers here are extremely hard to handle, as the temperatures rise over 45 degrees. Jeddah is also known for its dust storms which come from the deserts in the Arabian Peninsula. The best time to visit the city is from late October to March when the weather is not unbearable and temperatures are between 10 and 20 degrees.

Tourist Information

Cultural Norms Copyright: ClkerFreeVectorImages
Cultural Norms
When strolling and exploring the city please make sure you wear the appropriate attire. Women should be covered from neck to ankle and in certain areas scarves are used to cover the face and head. Shorts and tank tops should not be worn outside of your accommodation by women. For men, loose clothing is …
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Passport / Visa
Saudi Arabia introduced a new eVisa system in October 2019, dramatically simplifying visa applications for citizens of multiple world countries, including the USA, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, and much of Europe. The new multiple-entry visa will be processed within record time (as quickly as 30 minutes), issued for one year, and will allow visitors …
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Best Time to Visit Copyright: VectorA/Shutterstock.com
Best Time to Visit
Jeddah is well known for its dry and hot weather but surprisingly it has very pleasant and cool winters. Summers here are extremely hard to handle, as the temperatures rise over 45 degrees. Jeddah is also known for its dust storms which come from the deserts in the Arabian Peninsula. The best time to …
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King Abdulaziz International Airport Copyright: Juan Garces
King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is the largest airport in Saudi Arabia, located about 20 km north of the city of Jeddah. The famous Hajj terminal is specifically for the use of Muslim pilgrims on their way to Mecca. The two regular terminals are 8 km apart, and the only way to get between …
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Public Transport Copyright: Pierre-Luc Auclair
Public Transport
Taxis are by far the most common way to get around the city for tourists. Buses are not commonly used, but they are very cheap and can be a bit of a cultural experience. Larger buses are government-run and don't follow a schedule. Smaller buses are privately-owned and run and can be a more …
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Taxi Copyright: ArrivalGuides
Taxi
Taxis are a fast and affordable way to move in Jeddah. There are two types: regular yellow taxis are cheaper, but tend to be quite old and sometimes dirty. Newer white taxis, known as "limousines" are air-conditioned and in very good shape. There are also unlicenced taxis, but these are illegal and it is …
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Post Office Copyright: Andy Fuchs
Post Office
Saudi Post - …
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Pharmacy Copyright: Gemma Garner
Pharmacy
Outline …
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Telephone Copyright: Jardson Almeida
Telephone
Country code: +966 Area code: …
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Electricity Copyright: Stirling Tschan
Electricity
Voltage: 127/220 V Frequency: 60 Hz Power sockets: type A / B / F / …
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