Medina Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Medina, Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Province, Saudi Arabia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Medina sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 44 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Medina has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 9.5 mm (0.4 in), and the driest month, June, with 0.1 mm (0 in), is minimal.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 42°C (108°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Medina Temperature page.

Explore Medina's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026

Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Medina spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.

Annual Rainfall in Saudi Arabia: City Comparison

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.

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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm (39 in) precipitation. High: 600 mm (24 in) to 1000 mm (39 in). Moderate: 250 mm (9.8 in) to 600 mm (24 in). Low: less than 250 mm (9.8 in).

Medina vs World: Rainfall Compared

Medina's average annual precipitation is 44 mm (1.7 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

Interesting weather facts

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 Medina's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Medina Climate page.

Current rainfall in Medina

10-Day Forecast