Climate normals · 1970–2000
Makkah Climate
Makkah is a city in Saudi Arabia (14) with a population of about 1,578,722. Its average annual temperature is 30.2°C (86°F), with roughly 88 mm of rain per year.
30.2°C
Avg Temp
88
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Makkah Climate
Makkah has an average annual temperature of 30.2°C (86°F) and receives about 88 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
30.2°C
Avg Temp
88
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 74° | 12 mm |
| February | 24° / 76° | 6 mm |
| March | 27° / 80° | 8 mm |
| April | 30° / 86° | 2 mm |
| May | 34° / 92° | 7 mm |
| June | 35° / 95° | 1 mm |
| July | 35° / 96° | 0 mm |
| August | 35° / 95° | 2 mm |
| September | 34° / 94° | 2 mm |
| October | 31° / 89° | 5 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 25 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 18 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Makkah
The most comfortable months to visit Makkah are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 42°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Makkah are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Makkah, Saudi Arabia has an average annual temperature of 30.2°C and about 88 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Makkah average about 42°C (107°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.