Average Monthly Sunshine in Makkah

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Makkah receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Makkah Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 321 hours of sunshine in June and 244 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3387 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between June (10.7 hours per day) and February (8.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Makkah’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Makkah enjoys an average of 3387 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

January, Makkah’s wettest month, receives 0.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 42°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Makkah Precipitation page.