Yanbu Sea Temperature
Updated Sat 10:41 (Asia/Riyadh)
Saudi Arabia · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 10:41 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
25.8°C
78.4°F
Warm water
Versus this month's average
2.2°C below
The August average in our archive is 28.0°C (82.5°F).
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.5°C
Seven-day average: 28.2°C, versus 28.8°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.
Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year
In the data collected for Yanbu, monthly averages range from about 27.3°C (81.1°F) in June to 28.0°C (82.5°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Yanbu has been 27.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperature Averages
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 26.5°C / 79.7°F | 27.3°C / 81.1°F | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| July | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 27.6°C / 81.8°F | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
| August | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | 28.0°C / 82.5°F | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
Profile calculated from 1651 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Yanbu
Red Sea coast with pristine, rarely-crowded fringing reefs.
- Area
- Al Madinah
Yanbu Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the sea temperature in Yanbu today?
The current sea surface temperature in Yanbu is 25.8°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.9°C.
When is the water warmest in Yanbu?
The warmest monthly average in the Yanbu archive is August, at around 28.0°C (82.5°F).
When is the water coldest in Yanbu?
The coldest monthly average in the archive is June, at around 27.3°C (81.1°F).
Can you swim in Yanbu today?
At 25.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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