Maqam Ibrahim
Maqam Ibrahim is a sacred place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the 22 most looked-up sights in the country and ranks 12th among Saudi Arabian sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching 41 °C in June. The coolest months are January and December, when highs are around 27 °C to 28 °C. Rainfall is generally low throughout the year, though November sees the most rain with about 28 mm.
Taif International Airport is the nearest airport, located 75 km away. Maqam Ibrahim is 790 km from Riyadh. Visitors can combine a trip to this site with visits to the Kaaba and Masjid al-Haram, which are 0 km away, or travel to Jannat al-Mu'alla (1.6 km), Mina (7 km), and Mount Arafat (18 km).
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.
