Makkah Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Makkah, Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Makkah has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Makkah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 37 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 2 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.4 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 261 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 42°C (108°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Makkah Temperature page.

Makkah's average annual precipitation is 121 mm (4.8 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Makkah's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Makkah Climate page.