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Makkah Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Makkah experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to warm weather. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Makkah is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 43°C in June to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 18°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Makkah is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 121 mm. The climate in Makkah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 37 mm of precipitation over 2 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.4 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Makkah Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Makkah offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (10.7 hours daily) and February (8.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

Average humidity

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Makkah.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 59%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 33%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Makkah

Sun   Jan 12
29°C | 19°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jan 13
31°C | 19°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Jan 14
32°C | 19°C
SW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Makkah in Saudi Arabia

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Makkah?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 43°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Makkah?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Makkah?
    January tops the wettest month list with 37 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Makkah?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Makkah?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 321 hours of sunshine.

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