Climate Insights for Mecca
Makkah Al Mukarramah, Al Haram Al Makki, Saudi Arabia
Climate Overview
The climate in Mecca is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 121 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 22 mm of rainfall. Mecca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Mecca is hot. The average annual temperature is 88°F and approximately 4.8 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 0.8 in of rainfall. Mecca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Mecca vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Mecca vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 109°F and an average of 97°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 75°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mecca is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 121 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 22 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 21 mm less than November, 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.Mecca is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 0.8 in less than November, 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.
Wind
Mecca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mecca is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mecca is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 16 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 43°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mecca is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 109°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mecca 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mecca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.