Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Şayf
Şayf is a locality in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 796 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 time18:07
21.47° N, 40.06° EElevation 796 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
October: high / low34° / 22°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Şayf at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:19 · 17:5111 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:53Next holiday22 FebruaryFounding Day HolidayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month39°C
Average high in June
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthApril
20 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Şayf
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 43%
Today22 Oct36°26°
Fri23 Oct35°24°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct35°25°
Sun25 Oct34°25°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct34°24°
Tue27 Oct35°24°
Wed28 Oct34°27°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct35°25°
Fri30 Oct34°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct34°25°
When to go to Şayf
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 | 91 | 77 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 78 | 93 |
| High | 25° | 27° | 30° | 34° | 37° | 39° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 34° | 30° | 27° |
| Low | 14° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 15 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 29 | 19 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Şayf
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 Şayf
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Şayf?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Şayf.
What is the hottest month in Şayf?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Şayf?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Şayf?
April is the wettest month with about 20 mm of precipitation on 1 wet days.