Mecca weather in July
In July, Mecca sees average daytime highs of 41°C and overnight lows near 29°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0.1 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 41°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Mecca's 9th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mecca's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 41°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 29°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 5:51 AM – 7:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 23%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Mecca is Saudi Arabian city and capital of the Makkah province.
- Density
- 2,077/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 41°C through the month.
A typical July day in Mecca reaches about 41°C in the afternoon and slips back to 29°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 39°C and 43°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 28 |
| 2 | 42 | 28 |
| 3 | 42 | 28 |
| 4 | 42 | 28 |
| 5 | 42 | 28 |
| 6 | 42 | 28 |
| 7 | 42 | 28 |
| 8 | 42 | 28 |
| 9 | 42 | 29 |
| 10 | 42 | 29 |
| 11 | 42 | 29 |
| 12 | 42 | 29 |
| 13 | 42 | 29 |
| 14 | 42 | 29 |
| 15 | 41 | 29 |
| 16 | 41 | 29 |
| 17 | 41 | 29 |
| 18 | 41 | 29 |
| 19 | 41 | 29 |
| 20 | 41 | 29 |
| 21 | 41 | 29 |
| 22 | 41 | 29 |
| 23 | 41 | 29 |
| 24 | 41 | 29 |
| 25 | 41 | 29 |
| 26 | 41 | 29 |
| 27 | 41 | 29 |
| 28 | 41 | 29 |
| 29 | 41 | 29 |
| 30 | 41 | 29 |
| 31 | 41 | 29 |
How July really feels in Mecca
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Mecca weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 18° | 42 | 3.7 | 10.8 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 19° | 4 | 1 | 11.3 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 34° / 21° | 9 | 1.3 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 37° / 24° | 12 | 2 | 12.5 | 1.9 |
| May | 40° / 27° | 6 | 2.2 | 13 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 42° / 28° | 1 | 0.3 | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 41° / 29° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 41° / 29° | 2 | 0.7 | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 40° / 28° | 4 | 1.3 | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 38° / 25° | 6 | 2.6 | 11.5 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 34° / 22° | 20 | 2.7 | 11 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 30° / 19° | 24 | 2.9 | 10.7 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 10%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 |
| Cloudier (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 91 | 9 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 90 | 10 |
| 14 | 89 | 11 |
| 15 | 89 | 11 |
| 16 | 89 | 11 |
| 17 | 89 | 11 |
| 18 | 89 | 11 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 88 | 12 |
| 22 | 88 | 12 |
| 23 | 89 | 11 |
| 24 | 89 | 11 |
| 25 | 89 | 11 |
| 26 | 89 | 11 |
| 27 | 89 | 11 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 |
| 29 | 89 | 11 |
| 30 | 90 | 10 |
| 31 | 90 | 10 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Mecca gets around 0 mm of rain over 0.1 wet days in July, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 25% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Oppressive (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 45 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 45 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 45 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 45 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | 44 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | 44 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | 43 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| 9 | 43 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| 10 | 42 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| 11 | 42 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| 12 | 41 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| 13 | 40 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 | 39 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 | 39 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 16 | 38 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 17 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 18 | 35 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 | 34 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| 20 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| 21 | 32 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 1 |
| 22 | 32 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 1 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 1 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 1 |
| 25 | 29 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 1 |
| 26 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 1 |
| 27 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| 28 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 1 |
| 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 1 |
| 31 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 12 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:45 AM to 5:57 AM, and sunset from 7:03 PM to 6:57 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 5:45 | 7:03 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:46 | 7:03 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 5:46 | 7:03 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 5:46 | 7:03 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 5:47 | 7:03 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 5:47 | 7:03 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 5:47 | 7:03 |
| 8 | 13.3 | 5:48 | 7:03 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 5:48 | 7:03 |
| 10 | 13.2 | 5:48 | 7:03 |
| 11 | 13.2 | 5:49 | 7:03 |
| 12 | 13.2 | 5:49 | 7:03 |
| 13 | 13.2 | 5:49 | 7:02 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 5:50 | 7:02 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 5:50 | 7:02 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:02 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:02 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:02 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:52 | 7:01 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:52 | 7:01 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:01 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:00 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:00 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 7:00 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 6:59 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:55 | 6:59 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:55 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:55 | 6:58 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:58 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:57 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:57 | 6:57 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.06 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.34 kWh/m² to a high of 7.41 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 7.06 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.9 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Mecca
In July, Mecca sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mecca sees seasonal dust haze (April–September), heaviest in June.
Is July a good time to visit Mecca?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Mecca.
What to pack for Mecca in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Mecca sees daytime highs around 41°C and nights near 29°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Mecca in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mecca peaks around April 20 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Mecca in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mecca is worst in March — around 56 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 46 | 49 | 56 | 55 | 48 | 47 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 40 | 35 | 45 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | Poor |
| Feb | 49 | Poor |
| Mar | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 55 | Unhealthy |
| May | 48 | Poor |
| Jun | 47 | Poor |
| Jul | 39 | Poor |
| Aug | 42 | Poor |
| Sep | 44 | Poor |
| Oct | 40 | Poor |
| Nov | 35 | Moderate |
| Dec | 45 | Poor |
Where is Mecca?
Mecca sits at 21.4°N, 39.8°E, 333 m above sea level, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest listed city is Al Jumūm, 25 km away.
Topography around Mecca
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mecca.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mecca has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 328 m around an average of 336 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 778 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,588 m.
The land around Mecca is covered by artificial surfaces (53%) and bare terrain (46%) within 3 km, bare terrain (76%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (85%) within 80 km.
Saudi Arabia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $34,537
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 35.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 404
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Mecca (21.4266°, 39.8256°, elevation 333 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).