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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Saudi Arabia for your holiday.
Climate Overview
10 °C to 45 °C
19 °C to 33 °C
0 – 1.06 in (0 – 9 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 26.8 °C (Dammam) and 30.3 °C (Mecca)
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Best Time to Visit Saudi Arabia: Overview
JanuaryJan Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Mekka Yanbu | FebruaryFeb Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Mekka Yanbu | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Mekka Yanbu Dammam | AprilApr Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Yanbu Dammam | MayMay Very hot (average up to 34 °C) | JuneJun Very hot (average up to 36 °C) |
JulyJul Very hot (average up to 37 °C) | AugustAug Very hot (average up to 36 °C) | SeptemberSep Very hot (average up to 35 °C) | OctoberOct Very hot (average up to 32 °C) | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Yanbu Dammam | DecemberDec Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Mekka Yanbu |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Saudi Arabia) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Mecca | January, February, March, and December |
| Yanbu | January, February, March, April, November, and December |
| Dammam | March, April, and November |
Climate Charts Saudi Arabia
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Mecca
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Saudi Arabia
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Saudi Arabia, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Mecca (Saudi Arabia)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 30° | 32° | 35° | 38° | 42° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 43° | 40° | 35° | 31° |
| Night Temperature | 18° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 23° | 20° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.2 | 0.08 | 0.24 | 0.55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.39 | 1.06 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Mecca is 30.3 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: June (35.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (23.6 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 2.99 inchFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Mecca.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation in Yanbu (Saudi Arabia)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 27° | 28° | 30° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 37° | 38° | 36° | 35° | 32° | 28° |
| Night Temperature | 13° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Water Temperature | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.24 | 0.04 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Yanbu is 27.1 °C.Warmest month: August (32.5 °C)
Coldest month: January (20.6 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Yanbu is 31 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 0.47 inchThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Yanbu.
Temperatures, Precipitation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 21° | 24° | 29° | 35° | 41° | 44° | 45° | 45° | 41° | 38° | 29° | 23° |
| Night Temperature | 10° | 11° | 15° | 20° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 16° | 12° |
| Water Temperature | 20° | 19° | 20° | 23° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 26° | 22° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.77 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.44 | 0.13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 | 0 | 0.63 | 0.91 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Dammam is 26.8 °C.Warmest month: July (36.8 °C)
Coldest month: January (14.8 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Dammam is 33 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all except January, February, and March
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 3.38 inch on 39 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Dammam.
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Current Weather in Mecca (Station Makkah al Mukarramah)
clear sky, 28.9 °CClouds: 1 % Wind: 2 mph NW
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 59 %
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 59 %
Last updated: 3rd Nov 2026, 07:48 pm
The next days …
| 4th Nov 2026 | 5th Nov 2026 | 6th Nov 2026 | 7th Nov 2026 | 8th Nov 2026 | 9th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 24 °C to 36 °C |  24 °C to 35 °C | 24 °C to 35 °C | 24 °C to 34 °C | 25 °C to 34 °C | 23 °C to 34 °C |
| 24 °C to 36 °C | 24 °C to 35 °C | 24 °C to 35 °C | 24 °C to 34 °C | 25 °C to 34 °C | 23 °C to 34 °C |
| Clouds: 12 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 1 % | Clouds: 14 % | Clouds: 0 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
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Hottest Month
July: 45 °C
Day Temperature in Dammam
July: 45 °CDay Temperature in Dammam
Coldest Month
January: 10 °C
Night Temperature in Dammam
January: 10 °CNight Temperature in Dammam
Rainiest Month
December: 1.06 in
Rain in Mecca
December: 1.06 inRain in Mecca
Driest Month
May: 0 in
Rain in Mecca
May: 0 inRain in Mecca
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 33 °C
Water Temperature in Dammam
August: 33 °CWater Temperature in Dammam
Sunniest Month
June: 10.7 hours/day
Sunshine in Mecca
June: 10.7 hours/daySunshine in Mecca
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Distances to Saudi Arabia
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | 2980 mi | 6410 mi | 8350 mi |
| Yanbu | 2770 mi | 6210 mi | 8140 mi |
| Dammam | 3120 mi | 6580 mi | 8200 mi |
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