Jeddah Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (42/100)
Is Jeddah safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Jeddah scores 42/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Saudi Arabia Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 12 Oct 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Oct 2026); Canada says: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical composite shown on this page.
Disease & health (score 18)
Environmental quality (score 55)
September 27, 2026
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 42 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 18/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Saudi Arabia travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Jeddah is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 42/100 moderate composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The highest-rated risk category for Jeddah is environmental quality (55/100), and the lowest is disease & health (18/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (33/100).
A score of 42 is higher than the scores of 54% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia carries a moderate baseline risk of 42/100 and a Level 3 advisory from the US State Dept, alongside a Level 1 CDC health notice for Dengue. Recent safety headlines mention a US Mission security alert, Houthi attacks prompting travel warnings, and Foreign Office updates following a deadly attack on Riyadh airport.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 55/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 25/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Jeddah
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Jeddah
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Jeddah for solo travelers (Crime 22/100 · Transport 25/100), women traveling solo (Crime 22/100), families with children (Health 18/100 · Natural disaster 18/100), older travelers (Health 18/100 · Transport 25/100), business travelers (Digital 38/100 · Money 18/100 · Transport 25/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 22/100 · Political 25/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references)
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Jeddah
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
🌙 Clear
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| Today's high / low | 34.9°C / 26.9°C | Wind now / max | 2.8 km/h / 13.6 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 79% | Precipitation today | 2.5 mm · 82% chance |
| UV (max today) | 7.1 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:19 / 17:57 |
- High precipitation chance
- Thunderstorm risk
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:47 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 68.2 / 129.9 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 3 / 81.7 µg/m³ |
|---|
- High PM2.5 (fine particulate)
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:48 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Saudi Arabia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Jeddah happened in November (2 of 3 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Saudi Arabia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Saudi Arabia entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks
Al Jazeera · 3d ago
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Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia – October 12, 2026
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov) · 3d ago
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Is it safe to travel to Saudi Arabia? Foreign Office updates advice after deadly attack on Riyadh airport
The Independent · 3d ago
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Security Alert: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia – October 13, 2026
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov) · 2d ago
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Latest Middle East travel advice as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
The Times · 3d ago
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Is it safe to travel to Saudi Arabia right now? Riyadh airport extends closure after weekend of deadly attacks
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East · 2d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:49 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Jeddah
The most weather-stable two-month window for Jeddah is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 20°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 12 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in July–August. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Jeddah
Jeddah has 10 hospitals, 4 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 3 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Bugshan Hospital
- Hospital: Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital (12,588 patient )
- Hospital: hospital of birth & children
- Hospital: International Medical Center
- Hospital: King Fahad General Hospital
- Hospital: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
- Hospital: MustashfaalHamra'-Tawari'
- Hospital: New Jeddah hospital
- Hospital: Saudi American Polyclinic
- Hospital: مركز المساعدية التخصصي
- Police: Al Balad Police Station
- Police: AL-Salama Police Station
- Police: Traffic Police (Muroor) - isthimara renew and trasfer
- Police: قسم مورو شمال غرب جدة
- Embassy: Consulate General of France
- Embassy: Consulate General Of Pakistan
- Embassy: Libyan consulate
- Embassy: Turkish Consulate
- Embassy: Turkish Permanent Mission
- Pharmacy: Al Wasfah Modern Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Nahdi
- Pharmacy: Nahdi
- Pharmacy: صيدلية النهدي
- Pharmacy: صيدلية النهدي
- Pharmacy: صيدلية النهدي
- Pharmacy: صيدلية النهدي
- Pharmacy: صيدلية النهدي
- Pharmacy: صيدلية النهدي
- Pharmacy: صيدلية النهدي
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Home
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Saudi Arabia)
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 997 |
| Fire | 998 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Common scam patterns
- Hajj/Umrah visa & tour fraud. Fake pilgrimage visa, tour, or accommodation offers, plus online rental and shopping fraud. Tip: Book Hajj/Umrah services only through officially authorized providers and verify before paying.
- Taxi overcharging. Street drivers may claim the meter is broken, quote inflated flat rates, take long routes, or have "no change" for large notes - most common at the airport and near the Haram. Tip: Use Uber or Careem (fare shown upfront). For street taxis, agree the price first or insist on the meter; ignore drivers who approach before the official taxi counter.
- Souq petty theft. Pickpocketing in busy souqs, markets, malls and around transport hubs such as Al-Balad. Tip: Keep phone and wallet secured in crowds; carry minimal valuables in Al-Balad.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) | airport | 35/100 | Pre-book, or use Uber/Careem; do not go with anyone who approaches you before the official taxi counter. |
Area notes
- Al-Balad (historic district) & souqs. Generally safe but the main spot for petty theft and pickpocketing in crowds; keep valuables secure.
- Overall / legal. Jeddah is well-policed with low street-crime risk; the main hazards are traffic, heat and minor overcharging. Note: alcohol is illegal - possession or being under the influence carries severe penalties. Dress and behave conservatively.
Frequently asked questions about Jeddah
Is Jeddah safe to visit?
Jeddah currently scores 42/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Saudi Arabia (Level 3 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Jeddah · Methodology
Is Jeddah safe right now?
As of 11 October 2026, official advice for Saudi Arabia — US: Level 3: Reconsider Travel; UK: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; CA: Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 30 days. This page's live weather, alerts and news refresh throughout the day.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 24 → 42 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 24 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Jeddah's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Jeddah
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Jeddah, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
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