Best Time to Visit Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Mecca is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mecca for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February and April and June–October; the wetter half falls in March and May and November–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 35.3°C / 95.5°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (June) to 25 mm / 1 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mecca's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
When is the best time to visit Mecca?
The best time to visit Mecca for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 35.3°C / 95.5°F, and the driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mecca's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mecca?
The rainy season at Mecca, Makkah runs through March and May and November–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 6 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is November (25 mm / 1 in).
What is the driest month in Mecca?
The driest month in Mecca is June, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 35.2°C / 95.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mecca?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mecca — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 25 mm / 1 in in November, and the coldest month averages 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
Is Mecca climate different from Saudi Arabia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mecca figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Saudi Arabia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mecca specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.