Makkah in January
8.6out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
4Rainy days (41 mm)
10:50 hDaylight
07:05Sunrise · 17:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 18°C | 41 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| February | 31°C | 19°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.5 |
| March | 34°C | 21°C | 10 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 37°C | 24°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 40°C | 26°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 5.6 |
| June | 42°C | 27°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 41°C | 29°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 41°C | 29°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 41°C | 27°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.7 |
| October | 38°C | 25°C | 6 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 33°C | 22°C | 20 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.5 |
| December | 30°C | 19°C | 25 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Makkah in January?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 18°C.
When is the best time to visit Makkah?
The best months are January, February, December.