The weather is extremely hot in Jeddah during the month August; however, a cool breeze blowing over from the Red Sea helps make things more bearable. The sky is always clear and rain is unlikely. The average temperature gradually decreases throughout the day. August's daily highest temperature sits around 38°C. After sunset, the average minimum temperature drops to around 26°C, making nighttime the best time to visit various locations in Jeddah. However, with on average 12 hours of sunshine per day you'll have to be patient! So, best pass hot days cooling off in the sea, which has an average sea water temperature of around 31°C at this time of year.
August is a fantastic time to visit Jeddah if you're a bit of a film buff as the Jeddah Film Festival takes place this month. This film festival is a major occasion, particularly for the young people, as films are heavily restricted in Saudi Arabia. This film festival is still in its infancy but its gathering momentum every year.
Jeddah is a shopper's paradise and the Mall of Arabia offers a wide variety of products for reasonable prices. There is something for everyone; clothing for men, women and kids, accessories, electronics, ect, plus a choice of really good coffee shops.
In terms of accommodation, the Holiday Inn Al Salam is located in central Jeddah, close to Makkah Gate, Nasseef House, and Qishla of Jeddah. This hotel has a good range of amenities including a restaurant, sport club and pool.
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