Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Qa‘iya
Qa‘iya is a locality in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 929 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now31°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:15
21.23° N, 42.80° EElevation 929 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
October: high / low33° / 17°
Rain this month1mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Qa‘iya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:4011 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:42Next 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 August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthApril
26 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Qa‘iya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 12%
Today22 Oct34°22°
Fri23 Oct33°21°
Sat24 Oct33°21°
Sun25 Oct34°22°
Mon26 Oct34°21°
Tue27 Oct34°21°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct34°21°
When to go to Qa‘iya
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 | 98 | 95 | 76 | 52 | 49 | 55 | 55 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 85 | 98 |
| High | 23° | 26° | 30° | 34° | 38° | 40° | 40° | 41° | 38° | 33° | 28° | 24° |
| Low | 9° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 23° | 17° | 14° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 12 | 4 | 21 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What's on in Qa‘iya
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 Qa‘iya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Qa‘iya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Qa‘iya.
What is the hottest month in Qa‘iya?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Qa‘iya?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Qa‘iya?
April is the wettest month with about 26 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.