December is arguably the best time to visit Jeddah. With winter right around the corner, a pleasant cool breeze is blowing off the Red Sea, there's very little chance of rain and plenty of sunshine but without the oppressively hot temperatures typical to Jeddah's summer months. By day, Jeddah won't get hotter than about 30°C in December, while come night fall the average minimum temperature is around 20°C. There's still plenty of sunshine with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day, while the average sea water temperature is a dip-friendly 28°C.
Jeddah's Wedding Arabia Festival will appeal to fashion lovers and brides-to-be. This December event takes place in the Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Centre, and offers visitors the chance to buy traditional bridalwear, jewellery, cosmetics and accessories.
Located at the heart of Jeddah, the Jeddah Science Oasis is a perfect place for a fun and educational family day out. The centre offers a fascinating insight into the world of science, with interesting exhibits based on physics and the human body.
Red Sea Shopping Mall Jeddah is a huge market; whatever you're looking for, you stand a good chance of finding it here. As well as being great for shopping, there's plenty of food outlets and parking.
Red Sea Palace Hotel located in the Albalad area, provides views of the picturesque of Arbaeen Lagoon and the city of Jeddah. A 15-minute drive away from Jeddah Industrial City, this hotel's restaurant offers international buffets, seafood, as well as Italian and Mongolian cuisine.
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