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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Medina.
Medina, Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 43°C (109°F) and January dropping to 25°C (77°F).
Rainfall is extremely rare, with only 44 mm (1.7 in) falling across the entire year.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Medina - and find the best time to visit.
Visitors to Medina can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 43°C (109°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 25°C (77°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 28°C (82°F) in August to around 11°C (52°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Medina experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 44 mm (1.7 in) annually. Year-round, Medina has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 9.5 mm (0.4 in), and the driest month, June, with 0.1 mm (0 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Medina Precipitation page.
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Medina.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 38%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 12%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Medina. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Medina has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and warm winters.
Daytime highs range from 25°C (77°F) in January to 43°C (109°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 11°C (52°F) to 28°C (82°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 44 mm (1.7 in). January is the wettest month with 9.5 mm (0.4 in), while June is the driest with 0.1 mm (0 in).
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