Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Ḩiwāl
Ḩiwāl is a locality in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 1,230 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:12
21.09° N, 41.54° EElevation 1,230 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
October: high / low32° / 16°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ḩiwāl at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:12 · 17:4511 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:47Next holiday22 FebruaryFounding Day HolidayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month38°C
Average high in August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthApril
19 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Ḩiwāl
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 11%
Today22 Oct33°20°
Fri23 Oct33°19°
Sat24 Oct33°20°
Sun25 Oct33°20°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct33°17°1 mm
Tue27 Oct33°17°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct33°21°
Fri30 Oct33°20°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
When to go to Ḩiwāl
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 | 99 | 92 | 79 | 64 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 70 | 84 | 97 |
| High | 25° | 27° | 30° | 33° | 36° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 37° | 32° | 28° | 26° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 20° | 16° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 2 | 13 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Ḩiwāl
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 Ḩiwāl
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ḩiwāl?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ḩiwāl.
What is the hottest month in Ḩiwāl?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Ḩiwāl?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ḩiwāl?
April is the wettest month with about 19 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.