When to Mecca
Climate guide & best times to travel
Best Time to Visit
Month-by-Month Guide
January
January offers the most comfortable weather in Mecca with highs of 87°F and pleasant evenings at 66°F. This is peak season for religious pilgrimage and tourism due to the bearable temperatures. Expect the highest rainfall of the year at 0.8 inches, though this is still quite minimal.
February
February continues the comfortable winter weather with slightly warmer days at 90°F. Rainfall drops dramatically to just 0.1 inches, marking the beginning of the dry season. This remains an excellent time for visiting with manageable heat and clear skies.
March
March sees temperatures rising to 95°F as the transition to hot weather begins. Nights remain comfortable at 71°F, and rainfall stays minimal at 0.2 inches. This is still a good time to visit before the intense heat sets in.
April
April marks the beginning of truly hot weather with temperatures reaching 102°F during the day. The heat becomes more challenging for outdoor activities, though evenings at 77°F provide some relief. Rainfall remains very low at 0.3 inches.
May
May brings intense heat with temperatures soaring to 108°F, making outdoor activities quite challenging. Even nighttime temperatures reach 82°F, providing little relief from the heat. Rainfall is minimal at just 0.1 inches.
June
June reaches peak heat intensity with scorching 111°F days and warm 84°F nights. This is one of the most challenging months weather-wise, with zero rainfall and relentless heat. Indoor activities and air conditioning become essential.
July
July continues the extreme summer heat with temperatures at 109°F and minimal nighttime relief at 85°F. The combination of intense heat and 70% humidity makes this a very uncomfortable month. Rainfall is negligible at 0.1 inches.
August
August maintains the brutal summer conditions with 109°F highs and the year's warmest nights at 86°F. The heat is relentless with high humidity making it feel even hotter. Light rainfall of 0.2 inches provides little relief.
September
September shows no significant relief from summer heat with continued 109°F temperatures. While nights cool slightly to 84°F, the weather remains extremely challenging for visitors. Rainfall stays minimal at 0.2 inches.
October
October begins the gradual cooling trend with temperatures dropping to 104°F, though this is still quite hot. Nighttime temperatures become more bearable at 79°F. Rainfall increases slightly to 0.6 inches, signaling the approach of the cooler season.
November
November brings welcome relief with temperatures dropping to 96°F and comfortable nights at 74°F. Rainfall increases to 0.9 inches, making this the second wettest month. Tourist activity begins to pick up as weather becomes more manageable.
December
December offers pleasant weather with highs of 90°F and cool evenings at 69°F. This marks the beginning of the peak tourist season with the highest rainfall at 1.0 inches. Outdoor activities become enjoyable again after the brutal summer months.