INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Yanbu Water Temperature
Updated Fri 20:18 (Asia/Riyadh)
Saudi Arabia · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 20:18 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
30.3°C
86.5°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 20:18 (Asia/Riyadh). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.0°C above
The typical November average is 29.3°C (84.7°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 30.2°C, versus 30.4°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Yanbu, typical monthly averages range from about 24.7°C (76.5°F) in February to 31.2°C (88.2°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Yanbu has been 30.6°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Yanbu, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4–26.4°C | 25.9°C / 78.6°F |
| February | 24.7–24.7°C | 24.7°C / 76.5°F |
| March | 24.5–25.1°C | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
| April | 25.8–26.4°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| May | 26.9–28.2°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| June | 27.6–29.3°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| July | 28.4–30.4°C | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
| August | 30.6–31.7°C | 31.2°C / 88.2°F |
| September | 28.7–29.7°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| October | 28.4–30.7°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| November | 28.7–30.1°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| December | 27.2–28.5°C | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (24.13, 38.04). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Yanbu in January
Typical January water temperature near Yanbu is 25.9°C (78.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.4–26.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 27.7°C · February 24.7°C.
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Yanbu in February
Typical February water temperature near Yanbu is 24.7°C (76.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.7–24.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: January 25.9°C · March 24.9°C.
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Yanbu in March
Typical March water temperature near Yanbu is 24.9°C (76.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.5–25.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: February 24.7°C · April 26.1°C.
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Yanbu in April
Typical April water temperature near Yanbu is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.8–26.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: March 24.9°C · May 27.4°C.
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Yanbu in May
Typical May water temperature near Yanbu is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.9–28.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: April 26.1°C · June 28.6°C.
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Yanbu in June
Typical June water temperature near Yanbu is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–29.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 27.4°C · July 29.6°C.
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Yanbu in July
Typical July water temperature near Yanbu is 29.6°C (85.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–30.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 28.6°C · August 31.2°C.
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Yanbu in August
Typical August water temperature near Yanbu is 31.2°C (88.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.6–31.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 29.6°C · September 29.3°C.
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Yanbu in September
Typical September water temperature near Yanbu is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 31.2°C · October 29.3°C.
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Yanbu in October
Typical October water temperature near Yanbu is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–30.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 29.3°C · November 29.3°C.
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Yanbu in November
Typical November water temperature near Yanbu is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–30.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 29.3°C · December 27.7°C.
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Yanbu in December
Typical December water temperature near Yanbu is 27.7°C (81.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–28.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: November 29.3°C · January 25.9°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| 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 | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| September | 26.7°C / 80.1°F | 29.5°C / 85.1°F | 31.8°C / 89.2°F |
| October | 28.8°C / 83.8°F | 30.6°C / 87.0°F | 31.7°C / 89.1°F |
| November | 29.8°C / 85.6°F | 30.2°C / 86.3°F | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3821 hourly forecast records across 6 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 water temperature in Yanbu today?
The current sea surface temperature near Yanbu is 30.3°C (86.5°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.6°C.
When is the water warmest in Yanbu?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 31.2°C (88.2°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Yanbu?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 24.7°C (76.5°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Yanbu today?
At 30.3°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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