Climate Insights for Medina

The climate in Medina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 538mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Medina is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperatures in Medina vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Medina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 538mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 109mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16mm. That's 93mm less than September, 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 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Medina, which began on June 21, 2026. Medina is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 82 days from now.

The best time to visit Medina is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°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.