Climate Insights for Medina

The climate in Medina is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1074mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 183mm of rainfall. Medina sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Medina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 32°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Medina is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1074mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 183mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 20mm. That's 162mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Medina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Medina, which began on March 20, 2026. Medina sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Medina is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Medina based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.