Climate of Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Point-value climate at Mecca (Makkah, Saudi Arabia). Population approximately 1,385,000.
Located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Mecca has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 1,385,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 35.3°C / 95.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (June) to 25 mm / 1 in (November) — about 92 mm / 3.6 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mecca's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5°C74.3°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.2°C75.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.2°C86.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 33.6°C92.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 35.2°C95.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35.3°C95.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 35.1°C95.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 34.3°C93.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 31.3°C88.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.8°C82°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25°C77°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mecca?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Mecca's warmest month is July at an average of 35.3°C / 95.5°F, and its driest month is June with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mecca?
Mecca, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 35.3°C / 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 92 mm / 3.6 in, with the wettest month being November (25 mm / 1 in) and the driest June (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Mecca in July?
The average temperature in Mecca in July is 35.3°C / 95.5°F, with rainfall of about 1 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mecca?
The driest month in Mecca is June, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 35.2°C / 95.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Mecca?
The wettest month in Mecca is November, with approximately 25 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall.