Prophet's Mosque المسجد النبوي
Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is a congregational mosque and architectural landmark built in Islamic architecture. Dedicated to Muhammad, the marble complex stands 105 m high and has a capacity of 600,000 people. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Saudi Arabia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures vary significantly through the year. The cooler months between November and March bring daily highs from 24 °C to 30 °C and lows from 9 °C to 14 °C, with minimal rain. From May to September, daily highs reach 41 °C to 42 °C and lows range from 23 °C to 26 °C.
The nearest airport is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina, located 13 km away. The capital city of Riyadh is 719 km away. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Al-Baqi Cemetery at 0.6 km, Quba Mosque at 3.3 km, Masjid al-Qiblatayn at 3.7 km, and Mount Uhud at 6.1 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 | 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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
