Makkah weather in August
In August, Makkah has an average high of 43 °C109 °F and an average low of 29 °C84 °F, with about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation. It is the 3rd warmest month of the year and the driest.
How August compares with other months
Compared with July, August is about the same temperature. Compared with September, August is about the same temperature. Daylight lasts about 12.9 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 29% and the average cloud amount 36%.
Is August a good time to visit Makkah?
August is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 43 °C109 °F). The most comfortable months in Makkah are January.
What to wear in August
For Makkah in August, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
August in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah | 43109 | 2984 | 00.0 |
| Taif | 3595 | 2069 | 10.0 |
| Jeddah | 41105 | 2985 | 00.0 |
| Sabt Alalayah | 2678 | 1254 | 40.1 |
| Bishah | 40103 | 2576 | 20.1 |
| Port Sudan | 3697 | 3189 | 30.1 |
| Madinah | 45112 | 2781 | 30.1 |
| Yanbu | 38101 | 3087 | 00.0 |
| Abha | 2883 | 1661 | 90.3 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Taif, Sabt Alalayah, Bishah and Port Sudan.
Other months in Makkah
- January29 °C85 °F / 16 °C61 °F
- February32 °C89 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- March35 °C94 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- April38 °C100 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- May42 °C107 °F / 27 °C81 °F
- June44 °C112 °F / 29 °C84 °F
- July43 °C109 °F / 29 °C84 °F
- August43 °C109 °F / 29 °C84 °F
- September43 °C109 °F / 28 °C83 °F
- October39 °C102 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- November34 °C93 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- December31 °C87 °F / 18 °C65 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Makkah in August?
In August the average high in Makkah is 43 °C (109 °F) and the average low is 29 °C (84 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Makkah in August?
On average about 0 mm (0.0 in) of precipitation falls in August; it ranks 12th of the 12 months.
Is August the warmest month in Makkah?
No. The warmest month in Makkah is June, with an average high of 44 °C (112 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 16 °C (61 °F).
How long is the day in Makkah in August?
In the middle of August the day in Makkah lasts about 12.9 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Makkah in August?
The average relative humidity in August is about 29%. This is a long-term average for the whole day.
How cloudy is Makkah in August?
On average about 36% of the sky is covered by cloud in August. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 593 m, while Makkah lies at about 333 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.