AI-generatedMedina at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Aug · 43°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,170 h
- Rain a year
- 35 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 603 m
Climate in Medina
Medina has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 43 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year, Medina is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.9 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 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1917:56
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 06:04–06:49 · evening 17:25–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:04 · evening 18:10–18:19
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 Medina in October?
In October, Medina is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. 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 Medina.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:19 – 17:56
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 13 %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 %88 %
- 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 Medina
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 8.3 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Medina, 72 % 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 Medina
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 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 Medina: 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, it hardly ever rains in Medina: 1 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Medina
How breezy and how cloudy Medina 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 Medina typically peaks at 16 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 13 % of the sky over Medina: mostly clear, with about 8.3 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 Medina
How often the day gets hot in Medina (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, Medina 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 Medina
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and in November.
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 | 96 | 24° | 9° | 7.7 h | 1 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 27° | 11° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 30° | 15° | 8.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 35° | 19° | 9.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 24° | 9.6 h | 1 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 42° | 26° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 42° | 26° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 43° | 27° | 9.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 41° | 25° | 8.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 36° | 20° | 8.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 30° | 15° | 7.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 26° | 11° | 7.9 h | 1 | 6 |
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
24.47° N, 39.61° E · 603 m · Asia/Riyadh
Best time to visit Medina
The best time to visit Medina is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 43 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 35 mm fall in an average year.
Medina through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Medina in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 30–39 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Medina in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 42–43 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Medina in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30–41 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Medina in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Medina for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Medina
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Medina: score 97 against 48. In February, days are 9 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 48 | 97better |
| Day high | 36° | 27° |
| Night low | 20° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 1 mm |
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
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Medina month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January24° · 8 h
In January, Medina is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Medina.
Medina in January97February27° · 8 h
In February, Medina is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Medina.
Medina in February77March30° · 9 h
In March, Medina is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Medina.
Medina in March52April35° · 9 h
In April, Medina is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Medina.
Medina in April50May39° · 10 h
In May, Medina is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Medina.
Medina in May50June42° · 10 h
In June, Medina is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °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. 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 Medina.
Medina in June50July42° · 10 h
In July, Medina is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °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. 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 Medina.
Medina in July50August43° · 9 h
In August, Medina is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Medina.
Medina in August48September41° · 9 h
In September, Medina is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 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 Medina.
Medina in September48October36° · 8 h
In October, Medina is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. 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 Medina.
Medina in October78November30° · 8 h
In November, Medina is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Medina.
Medina in November96December26° · 8 h
In December, Medina is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Medina.
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Medina vs. Yanbu
In October Yanbu has the better holiday weather (score 58 vs. 48). During the day Yanbu is 2 °C cooler than Medina. Yanbu gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Medina | Yanbu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 48 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 34° |
| Sea | – | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Medina
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Medina 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.
Medina has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during October half-term (score 48).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.0 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
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 55 min
- Distance
- 4,530 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 Medina
When is the best time to visit Medina?
The best time to visit Medina 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 Medina?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Medina?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 35 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Medina get?
Medina gets around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.9 hours a day; in January there are 7.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Medina in?
Medina uses the time zone Asia/Riyadh, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Medina?
A nonstop flight from London to Medina takes about 5 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Medina?
Medina has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during October half-term (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 96.
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