Mecca Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mecca, Al Baha Province, Saudi Arabia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Mecca 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 seasons in Mecca, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 2 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 Mecca Temperature page.

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

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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