Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Rākah
Rākah is a locality in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:18
20.03° N, 40.43° EElevation 7 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
October: high / low33° / 27°
Rain this month10mm
Sea this month31°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rākah at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:16 · 17:5111 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:51Next holiday22 FebruaryFounding Day HolidayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in July
Coolest month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthApril
20 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
October
Weather in Rākah
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 66%
Today22 Oct34°27°
Fri23 Oct34°29°
Sat24 Oct34°27°
Sun25 Oct36°28°
Mon26 Oct35°29°
Tue27 Oct35°28°
Wed28 Oct34°29°
Thu29 Oct33°29°1 mm
Fri30 Oct34°28°
Sat31 Oct34°28°
When to go to Rākah
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 | 88 | 85 | 77 | 65 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 61 | 66 | 73 | 84 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 35° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 31° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 16 | 3 | 16 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 15 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° |
What's on in Rākah
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 Rākah
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rākah?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rākah.
What is the hottest month in Rākah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Rākah?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rākah?
April is the wettest month with about 20 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Rākah?
The sea is warmest in October at about 31°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.