When is the best time to visit Medina?
In general the best time to visit Medina is probably January, February, March, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +43°C in August and it has 25 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Medina in different months
This is the average weather in Medina for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 25 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +12°C to +25°C.
April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +43°C during July.
Climate in Medina
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Medina for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Medina during the whole year:
The hottest month in Medina is August with average maximum temperature going up to +43°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +12°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Medina looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Medina is December with average humidity going up to 47%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 20%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Medina during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 29 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 2 rainy days and 8 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Medina:
What is the hottest month in Medina?
The hottest month in Medina is August with average maximum temperature of +43°C.
What is the coldest month in Medina?
The coldest month in Medina is January with minimum temperatures of +12°C.
Is Medina worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Medina usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +43°C and 25 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Medina?
if you're looking to visit Medina when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
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Monthly weather in Medina
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Medina, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.