Mecca vs Petra in October

Petra is the better pick in October — 93 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petra is warm, dry, while Mecca is sweltering, dry.

Mecca vs PetraOctober climate, side by side

MeccaPetra
Comfort score60/100 (C)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high37°C25°C
Avg high / low37° / 24°26° / 16°
Rainfall4 mm6 mm
Rainy days12
Humidity47%49%
Air quality (AQI)9158

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Mecca vs Petra in October — FAQ

Is October better in Mecca or Petra?
Petra is the better pick in October — 93 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Petra is warm, dry, while Mecca is sweltering, dry.
What is the weather like in Mecca vs Petra in October?
In October, Mecca averages 37°C high / 24°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Petra averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 6 mm.