Best Time to Visit Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Medina is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Medina 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 May–October and January–February; the wetter half falls in March–April and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 17.7°C / 63.9°F in January to 35.7°C / 96.3°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 15 mm / 0.6 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Medina's climate is broadly seasonal. 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 | 17.7°C63.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19.5°C67.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 23.2°C73.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 27.7°C81.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.2°C90°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 35.4°C95.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35.3°C95.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 35.7°C96.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 34.6°C94.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 29.5°C85.1°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 23.7°C74.7°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.4°C66.9°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Medina?
The best time to visit Medina 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 August averaging 35.7°C / 96.3°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Medina's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Medina?
The rainy season at Medina, Al Madinah runs through March–April and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 6 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is November (15 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the driest month in Medina?
The driest month in Medina is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 35.4°C / 95.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Medina?
The least comfortable months for travel to Medina — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 15 mm / 0.6 in in November, and the coldest month averages 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
Is Medina climate different from Saudi Arabia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Medina 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 Medina specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.