Mecca Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Mecca is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 43°C (109°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 29°C (84°F) in June to 18°C (64°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Mecca is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 121 mm (4.8 in). Mecca can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 37 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation over 2 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mecca Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Mecca experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.7 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 8.1 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Mecca.

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