Best time to go to Mecca Average weather of Mecca, Saudi Arabia

When is the best time to go to Mecca?

When is the best time to go to Mecca? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Mecca are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
On average, the warmest months are May, June, July, August and September
Mecca has dry periods in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December

Annual weather in Mecca

Infographic of the best times to visit Mecca ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Mecca month by month

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Weather and climate in Mecca

Mecca enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Mecca is 97°F (ranging from 85°F in january to 110°F in june). Annual rainfall is 3.1in, with a minimum of 0in in june and a maximum of 0.9in in november.

Between january and march the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 103°F and it rains about 1% of the time in march.
In the month of april the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 77°F and you can expect to have 0.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
From may to september the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 108°F°C.
In october the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 112°F.
From november to december the climate is perfect. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and it rains about 1% of the time in december.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Mecca

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Mecca: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Mecca

Find out when Mecca has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Mecca

Very low season in Mecca
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: September.
Low season in Mecca
The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, May and October.
High season in Mecca
The number of visitors to Mecca is high in: January, April, June, August and December.
Peak season in Mecca
The largest number of tourists visiting Mecca is during: March, July and November.

Figure: Visitor index for Mecca month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Mecca month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Mecca. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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On average, it costs $ 52 per day to hire a car in Mecca. This price varies by $ 8.5 depending on the month. In june, hiring a car costs an average of $ 48 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 57.

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