Travel Planning
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Best Time to Visit Makkah

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 January 25.0°C 21mm 94
#2 February 26.8°C 3mm 90
#3 December 27.0°C 16mm 90
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 94 Feb 90 Mar 87 Apr 80 May 73 Jun 71 Jul 71 Aug 71 Sep 72 Oct 77 Nov 85 Dec 90
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
32.0°C · 5mm/mo

Spring is hot and relatively dry.

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Summer
36.6°C · 3mm/mo

Summer is hot and relatively dry.

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Autumn
33.2°C · 16mm/mo

Autumn is hot and relatively dry.

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Winter
26.3°C · 13mm/mo

Winter is warm and relatively dry.

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Monthly Detail Pages

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Makkah?
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By comfort score, January is the best month to visit Makkah (score: 94). Expect average temperatures of 25.0°C and 21mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Makkah?
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July sees the heaviest rainfall in Makkah (2mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Makkah like in summer?
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Summer in Makkah averages 36.6°C with 3mm of rain per month. Expect hot, humid conditions — stay hydrated.

04 What is Makkah like in winter?
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Winter averages 26.3°C with 13mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.

05 What should I pack for Makkah?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Makkah?
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Peak season falls in January, February, December. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in March, November, April.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01