Medina
City in Saudi Arabia
Medina is a city in Saudi Arabia with a population of 1,411,599 in 2022. It is located 719 km from Riyadh and draws visitors to see its significant religious sites.
What to see
Visitors can explore several prominent landmarks in the city, including the Prophet's Mosque, Quba Mosque, and Masjid al-Qiblatayn. Other notable locations include Al-Baqi Cemetery and Mount Uhud.
When to go
Daily highs reach 42 °C in June, July, and August, with lows of 25 °C to 26 °C. Temperatures are cooler from December to February, with highs between 24 °C and 26 °C and lows from 9 °C to 11 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year, mostly ranging between 0 mm and 14 mm per month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, located 13 km from Medina.
Top sights in Medina
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 42 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 36 | 30 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Medina (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Al Jum'ah Mosque
- Al-Madinah Museum
- Mosque of Al-Ghamama