Makkah Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
The climate in Makkah is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 18°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Makkah.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Makkah in Saudi Arabia
Other facts from our historical weather data:June has an average maximum temperature of 43°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 37 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 321 hours of sunshine.
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