Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Makkah, Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score73Very good annual avg
Best months: February, December, January
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 36°C, sunshine averages 9h per day, and rainfall totals about 74mm. Sea temperatures average 29°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
74mm
Annual total
Sun
9h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
73
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 31°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Makkah, Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October37°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October4mm average rain
October is close to Makkah's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October9.7 hours average sun
October is brighter than Makkah's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to June and September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October31°C average sea
October is one of Makkah's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October79 weather score
October scores above Makkah's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
