Mount Uhud
Mount Uhud is a mountain in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the 22 most looked-up sights in the country and ranks 13th among Saudi Arabian sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching about 41 °C or 42 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when highs are around 23 °C to 24 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most precipitation occurring in November.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is 9 km from the mountain. Mount Uhud is also 717 km from Riyadh. Nearby locations include Prophet's Mosque and Al-Baqi Cemetery, both 6.1 km away, as well as Masjid al-Qiblatayn (6.4 km) and Quba Mosque (9.1 km).
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 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 38 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 40 | 35 | 29 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
