Jannat al-Mu'alla
Jannat al-Mu'alla is an Islamic cemetery in Mecca. It is one of the 22 most looked-up sights in Saudi Arabia and ranks 15th among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching 39 °C to 41 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when highs are around 27 °C to 28 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, though November sees the most rain with about 27 mm.
Taif International Airport is the nearest airport, located 74 km away. The site is about 789 km from Riyadh. Visitors can also see nearby locations such as Masjid al-Haram, the Kaaba, and Maqam Ibrahim, which are all 1.6 km away. Other nearby sites include Mina, 7.1 km away, and Mount Arafat, 18.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 32 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 27 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
