Whether you're visiting Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in Saudi Arabia during the peak of July (36°C (97°F)) or the cooler months around January (27°C (81°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Jeddah, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
Makkah Al Mukarramah Province experiences varying average temperatures all year, without any months of consistently pleasant weather.
The peak heat season generally takes place in July, August and September.
Precipitation in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 27 mm (1.1 in) in November to 0 mm (0 in) in June. For those seeking drier weather, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically see minimal rainfall, never exceeding 16 mm (0.6 in).