Makkah Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

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 of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Makkah shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 37 mm 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 of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

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

Annual Precipitation in Saudi Arabia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Saudi Arabia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Makkah’s average annual precipitation is 121 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

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

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

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

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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.