Mecca vs Riyadh in October

Riyadh is the better pick in October — 69 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Mecca is sweltering, dry.

Mecca vs RiyadhOctober climate, side by side

MeccaRiyadh
Comfort score60/100 (C)69/100 (C)
Feels-like high37°C32°C
Avg high / low37° / 24°34° / 20°
Rainfall4 mm1 mm
Rainy days10
Humidity47%22%
Air quality (AQI)91192

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

Mecca vs Riyadh in October — FAQ

Is October better in Mecca or Riyadh?
Riyadh is the better pick in October — 69 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Riyadh is hot, dry, poor air quality, while Mecca is sweltering, dry.
What is the weather like in Mecca vs Riyadh in October?
In October, Mecca averages 37°C high / 24°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Riyadh averages 34°C high / 20°C low with about 1 mm.