Mecca weather in January
January in Mecca: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Mecca · #67 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Mecca climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 88 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Mecca in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Mecca?
- January in Mecca: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Mecca on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Mecca in January?
- In January, Mecca averages a daily high of 27°C and a low of 16.1°C, with about 30.4 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mecca in January?
- Mecca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 88 in January.