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
For full information about the climate and weather in Mecca a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
Month | Our opinion | ||||
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January | 67°F/85°F | perfect weather | Mecca in january | ||
February | 68°F/88°F | perfect weather | Mecca in february | ||
March | 72°F/92°F | perfect weather | Mecca in march | ||
April | 77°F/99°F | good weather | Mecca in april | ||
May | 83°F/104°F | good weather | Mecca in may | ||
June | 85°F/110°F | tolerable weather | Mecca in june | ||
July | 83°F/108°F | tolerable weather | Mecca in july | ||
August | 85°F/108°F | tolerable weather | Mecca in august | ||
September | 83°F/108°F | tolerable weather | Mecca in september | ||
October | 79°F/101°F | good weather | Mecca in october | ||
November | 74°F/92°F | perfect weather | Mecca in november | ||
December | 70°F/86°F | perfect weather | Mecca in december |
Weather and climate in Mecca
- 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: May, September and October. - Low season in Mecca
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January and February. - High season in Mecca
The number of visitors to Mecca is high in: March, April, June, August and December. - Peak season in Mecca
The largest number of tourists visiting Mecca is during: July and November.
Figure: Visitor index for Mecca month by month
Best time for low prices in Mecca
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, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Mecca
On average, it costs $ 52 per day to hire a car in Mecca. This price varies by $ 12 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 47 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in march is $ 59.
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