Best time to visit Mecca

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When is the best time to visit Mecca?

The best time to visit Mecca is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Mecca29
    Jan
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Mecca30
    Feb
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Mecca33
    Mar
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Mecca36
    Apr
  • 39°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Mecca39
    May
  • 41°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Mecca41
    Jun
  • 41°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Mecca41
    Jul
  • 40°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Mecca40
    Aug
  • 40°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Mecca40
    Sep
  • 37°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Mecca37
    Oct
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Mecca33
    Nov
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Mecca30
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Mecca?

The hottest time of year in Mecca is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 40°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Mecca?

It never rains much in Mecca but November usually has the most rain with an average of 20mm. There are normally 2 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Mecca?

The sunniest time of year in Mecca is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 84% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Saudi Arabia (Mecca) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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