The weather in August in Makkah al Mukarramah

It's hot in August in Makkah al Mukarramah with an average temperature of 42°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 41°C to a high of 43°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 29°C and 30°C.

August isn’t a good month to be in Makkah al Mukarramah. The average temperature of 42°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 50°C in 2015, Makkah al Mukarramah reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 34°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 35°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 3,7 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in August for Makkah al Mukarramah

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Makkah al Mukarramah. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Makkah al Mukarramah New York
Average temperature 42°C 30°C
Max. temperature 43°C 31°C
Min. temperature 29°C -5°C
Total precipitation 3,7 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Makkah al Mukarramah with hot temps, averaging around 42°C during the day and nights around 30°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 43°C, with nights around 30°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Makkah al Mukarramah is around 43°C, while nighttime temps are about 30°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Makkah al Mukarramah

Temperature in August in Makkah al Mukarramah over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Makkah al Mukarramah

Total precipitation in August in Makkah al Mukarramah over the years

Daily UV index in August in Makkah al Mukarramah

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Makkah al Mukarramah, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Makkah al Mukarramah by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Makkah al Mukarramah. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.