When to visit
Mecca?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Mecca
Mecca Region · Saudi Arabia

The best weather in Mecca is from January, February, December.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
22

Challenging climate

🌡Hot & dry

Temperature
28–40°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
30–41°C
Slightly humid
Precipitation
6mm
Moderate rain · 1 days
Sunshine
10.9h
Mostly clear
Humidity (%)
42%
Slightly humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score949172453226302222407390
ClimatePleasantPleasantHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryPleasant
Temperature17–28°C18–29°C21–33°C23–36°C27–40°C29–42°C29–41°C29–40°C28–40°C25–37°C22–32°C19–29°C
Feels like16–26°C17–28°C20–32°C23–35°C26–39°C28–40°C28–39°C30–41°C30–41°C26–37°C23–32°C19–28°C
Precipitation22mm
4 days
16mm
3 days
7mm
1 days
25mm
2 days
8mm
1 days
0mm
0 days
0mm
0 days
7mm
1 days
6mm
1 days
9mm
1 days
31mm
4 days
23mm
4 days
Sunshine10.2h
☀︎ 93%
10.3h
☀︎ 90%
10.8h
☀︎ 89%
11.6h
☀︎ 92%
12.0h
☀︎ 91%
12.0h
☀︎ 90%
11.8h
☀︎ 89%
11.2h
☀︎ 87%
10.9h
☀︎ 88%
10.6h
☀︎ 91%
9.9h
☀︎ 89%
9.8h
☀︎ 91%
WindNW · 22 km/hW · 25 km/hW · 26 km/hW · 26 km/hW · 25 km/hNW · 27 km/hNW · 26 km/hW · 26 km/hW · 24 km/hW · 23 km/hW · 20 km/hW · 20 km/h
Humidity (%)58%51%42%38%30%26%27%41%42%44%58%57%
Day length11.0h11.4h12.0h12.6h13.2h13.4h13.3h12.8h12.3h11.7h11.1h10.9h
Events & Festivals
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Hajj
Ramadan Umrah Season
Events & Festivals
  • HajjreligiousSignature event
    June· 500k+ visitors

    The annual Islamic pilgrimage draws millions of Muslims from around the world to the Grand Mosque and surrounding holy s…

  • Ramadan Umrah Seasonreligious
    February, March· 500k+ visitors

    During the holy month of Ramadan, huge numbers of Muslims travel to Mecca to perform Umrah and pray at the Grand Mosque,…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Mecca?

The best time to visit Mecca is December, January, February, November, March, with temperatures between 17 °C and 33 °C. The best month is December. December is low season.

What is the weather like in Mecca?

Mecca has a climate with an overall score of 5.3/10. Annual temperatures range from 17 °C to 42 °C.

What is the hottest month in Mecca?

The hottest month in Mecca is June, with average highs of 42 °C and lows of 29 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Mecca?

The rainiest month in Mecca is November, with an average of 31 mm of precipitation.