Masjid al-Haram المسجد الحرام
Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is a congregational mosque, architectural landmark, and educational institution built in Islamic architecture style using stone. It has a height of 138 meters and a capacity of 820000 people. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Saudi Arabia.
Planning a visit
For cooler weather, January and December bring daily highs of 27 °C and 28 °C with lows of 16 °C and 17 °C. The warmest months are June and July, with daily highs reaching 41 °C and 40 °C and lows of 26 °C. Rainfall is generally low year-round, ranging from 1 mm to 28 mm per month. Wheelchair access is available.
The nearest airport is Taif International Airport in Taif, Saudi Arabia, located 75 km away, and the site is 790 km from the capital, Riyadh. Nearby sights include Kaaba at 0 km, Maqam Ibrahim at 0 km, Jannat al-Mu'alla at 1.6 km, Mina at 7 km, and Mount Arafat at 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.
