Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Bashm
Bashm is a locality in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 323 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:43
21.48° N, 39.82° EElevation 323 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bashm at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:20 · 17:5211 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:54Next holiday22 FebruaryFounding Day HolidayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month41°C
Average high in June
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
18 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Weather in Bashm
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 49%
Today22 Oct37°26°0.5 mm
Fri23 Oct37°25°
Sat24 Oct37°26°
Sun25 Oct35°26°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct36°25°
Tue27 Oct37°26°
Wed28 Oct37°27°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct36°27°
Fri30 Oct36°26°
Sat31 Oct36°26°
When to go to Bashm
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 91 | 84 | 70 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 69 | 85 |
| High | 27° | 29° | 32° | 36° | 39° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 32° | 28° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 18 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 22 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
What's on in Bashm
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Saudi Arabia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bashm
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bashm?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bashm.
What is the hottest month in Bashm?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bashm?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bashm?
January is the wettest month with about 18 mm of precipitation on 1 wet days.