Mecca weather in August (Saudi Arabia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Mecca in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Mecca typically brings extremely high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August marks the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 42°C. At night, they generally drop to 29°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Mecca in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.3 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 0 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 297 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Mecca. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mecca climate page with graphs.

 

Mecca, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 29°C  

Max Temperature 42°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 2.3 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 39%  

Sunshine 297 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 74%  

Where to go in Saudi Arabia in August

Find out more about the weather in Saudi Arabia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

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