Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
October verdict
Makkah, Saudi Arabia in October
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
9.7h
Sea
31°C
Weather score
79
Very good
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.
