AI-generatedMecca at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jun · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 123 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 333 m
Climate in Mecca
Mecca has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Mecca is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:1617:57
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:45 · evening 17:27–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:02 · evening 18:11–18:19
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Mecca in October?
In October, Mecca is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mecca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min06:16 – 17:57
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Riyadh
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Mecca
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Mecca, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mecca
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Mecca: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mecca has about 2 rainy days with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mecca
How breezy and how cloudy Mecca is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Mecca typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 14 % of the sky over Mecca: mostly clear, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Mecca
How often the day gets hot in Mecca (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mecca has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mecca
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in July (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 46 days a year, mostly from August to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 27° | 16° | 7.3 h | 4 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 29° | 18° | 7.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 32° | 20° | 8.2 h | 1 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 35° | 23° | 9.2 h | 2 | 13 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 26° | 9.7 h | 2 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 40° | 27° | 9.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 39° | 28° | 9.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 39° | 28° | 8.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 38° | 27° | 8.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 36° | 24° | 8.1 h | 2 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 31° | 21° | 7.7 h | 3 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 28° | 18° | 7.6 h | 3 | 20 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
21.43° N, 39.83° E · 333 m · Asia/Riyadh
Best time to visit Mecca
The best time to visit Mecca is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is January with 37 mm of precipitation.
Mecca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mecca in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 32–39 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Mecca in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39–40 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Mecca in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 31–38 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Mecca in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mecca
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January has the better holiday weather in Mecca: score 94 against 47. In January, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 94better |
| Day high | 36° | 27° |
| Night low | 24° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 hbetter | 7.3 h |
| Rainy days | 2better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 6 mmbetter | 37 mm |
| Muggy days | 8 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Mecca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January27° · 7 h
In January, Mecca is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 37 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in January83February29° · 8 h
In February, Mecca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in February67March32° · 8 h
In March, Mecca is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in March50April35° · 9 h
In April, Mecca is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in April50May39° · 10 h
In May, Mecca is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in May50June40° · 10 h
In June, Mecca is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in June50July39° · 9 h
In July, Mecca is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in July49August39° · 9 h
In August, Mecca is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in August47September38° · 8 h
In September, Mecca is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in September47October36° · 8 h
In October, Mecca is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in October69November31° · 8 h
In November, Mecca is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mecca.
Mecca in November88December28° · 8 h
In December, Mecca is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mecca.
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Mecca vs. Jeddah
In October Jeddah has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 47). During the day Jeddah is 3 °C cooler than Mecca. Jeddah gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Mecca | Jeddah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 33° |
| Sea | – | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Saudi Arabia in October: the best places
In October, Mecca ranks 10 of 10 destinations in this country.
- Jizan34°32°80
- 2Tabuk31°74
- 3Jeddah33°31°59
- 4Yanbu34°30°58
- 5Dammam34°30°56
- 6Al-Ula34°55
- 7Riyadh34°54
- 8Khobar35°30°53
- 10MeccaThis page36°47
Planning a trip to Mecca
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Mecca in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Mecca has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 20 min
- Distance
- 4,810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Mecca
When is the best time to visit Mecca?
The best time to visit Mecca is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mecca?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Mecca?
The wettest month is January with 37 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mecca get?
Mecca gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.7 hours a day; in January there are 7.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Mecca in?
Mecca uses the time zone Asia/Riyadh, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mecca?
A nonstop flight from London to Mecca takes about 6 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mecca?
Mecca has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 49, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 91.
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