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

In March, Mecca averages 33°C high / 19°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 6 mm.

Mecca vs Riyadh in March

Riyadh is the better pick in March — 87 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Mecca is hot, dry, poor air quality.

Mecca vs Riyadh — March climate, side by side

	🇸🇦 Mecca	🇸🇦 Riyadh
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	31°C	25°C
Avg high / low	33° / 19°	28° / 15°
Rainfall	7 mm	6 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	42%	30%
Air quality (AQI)	167	183

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

Month by month

Mecca 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiahot, dry, poor air quality · best January78
Riyadh 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiawarm, dry, poor air quality · best February87

Mecca vs Riyadh in March — FAQ

Is March better in Mecca or Riyadh?: Riyadh is the better pick in March — 87 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is warm, dry, poor air quality, while Mecca is hot, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Mecca vs Riyadh in March?: In March, Mecca averages 33°C high / 19°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 6 mm.