Makkah Al Mukarramah Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia in December.

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Jeddah Makkah Taif Thuwal

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What to Expect in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in December

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia is a region in Saudi Arabia. December in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Taif at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Makkah at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Makkah and 13°C (55°F) in Taif. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Thuwal with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in Al Lith with 24 mm (0.9 in).

Explore Makkah Al Mukarramah Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Jeddah)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March30°C (86°F) April32°C (90°F) May34°C (93°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October34°C (93°F) November32°C (90°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Makkah Al Mukarramah Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia?

Temperature range in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province (December)

Jeddah

In December Jeddah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jeddah →

Makkah

In December Makkah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
249 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Makkah →

Taif

In December Taif generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
249 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taif →

Thuwal

In December Thuwal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Thuwal →

Al Lith

In December Al Lith generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Lith →

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In our records: Saudi Arabia December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Saudi Arabia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Saudi Arabia was 1°C (34°F) in Arar on December 29, 1992.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jeddah 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Makkah 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Taif 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Thuwal 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Al Lith 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Rabigh 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Makkah Al Mukarramah Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia in December?

December in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia brings perfect weather. In Jeddah, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia in December?

In Jeddah, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia during December, with Jeddah averaging close to 16 mm (0.6 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia. Typically, the climate in Jeddah is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia is in January, February and December with generally perfect weather in Jeddah. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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