What is the weather like in Mecca vs Riyadh in August?

In August, Mecca averages 39°C high / 27°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 43°C high / 28°C low with about 0 mm.

Mecca vs Riyadh in August

Mecca is the better pick in August — 45 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mecca is sweltering, dry, while Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Mecca vs Riyadh — August climate, side by side

	🇸🇦 Mecca	🇸🇦 Riyadh
Comfort score	45/100 (F)	29/100 (F)
Feels-like high	40°C	40°C
Avg high / low	39° / 27°	43° / 28°
Rainfall	4 mm	0 mm
Rainy days	2	0
Humidity	43%	14%
Air quality (AQI)	87	171

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

Month by month

Mecca 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry · best January45
Riyadh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best February29

Mecca vs Riyadh in August — FAQ

Is August better in Mecca or Riyadh?: Mecca is the better pick in August — 45 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mecca is sweltering, dry, while Riyadh is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Mecca vs Riyadh in August?: In August, Mecca averages 39°C high / 27°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 43°C high / 28°C low with about 0 mm.