Mecca weather in August

August in Mecca: sweltering, dry — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Mecca · #566 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 44/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Mecca climate normals — August

Daytime high39°C / 103°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low27°C / 81°F
Feels like (high)40°C / 104°F
Rainfall4 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity42%🍃 comfortable
Dew point17°C / 63°F
Sunshine11.3 h/day
Daylight12.8 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)87🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Mecca in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Mecca?
August in Mecca: sweltering, dry — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Mecca on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
What is the weather like in Mecca in August?
In August, Mecca averages a daily high of 39.4°C and a low of 27.1°C, with about 4 mm of rain over roughly 1.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mecca in August?
Mecca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in August.

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