Kaaba الكعبة
The Kaaba is a sacred place located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Dating back to the 680s, this granite structure stands 13 meters high and 12 meters long. It is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cooler months of January and December are the most comfortable times to visit, with daily highs around 27 °C to 28 °C and lows of 16 °C to 17 °C. Temperatures rise significantly from April through October, with daily highs frequently reaching 39 °C to 41 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring in November at 28 mm.
The nearest airport is Taif International Airport, located 75 kilometers away. Mecca is 790 kilometers from the capital, Riyadh. You can combine a visit to the Kaaba with nearby sites such as Masjid al-Haram and Maqam Ibrahim, which are located at the same site. Other nearby locations include Jannat al-Mu'alla at 1.6 kilometers, Mina at 7 kilometers, and Mount Arafat at 18 kilometers 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 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 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.
