Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Shaqsān
Shaqsān is a locality in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 1,576 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now25°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population–
Local time18:24
21.13° N, 40.84° EElevation 1,576 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 16°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Best: Feb–Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shaqsān at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:15 · 17:4811 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:50Next holiday22 FebruaryFounding Day HolidayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in June
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthApril
28 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
3 mm of rain
Weather in Shaqsān
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 31%
Today22 Oct30°20°
Fri23 Oct29°16°
Sat24 Oct29°18°
Sun25 Oct29°18°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct28°16°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct29°16°
Wed28 Oct30°19°
Thu29 Oct29°18°
Fri30 Oct27°17°
Sat31 Oct28°17°
When to go to Shaqsān
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 | 93 | 98 | 94 | 70 | 62 | 58 | 61 | 47 | 64 | 79 | 94 | 96 |
| High | 21° | 23° | 25° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 29° | 25° | 22° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 20° | 16° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 8 | 3 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 6 |
| Wet days | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
What's on in Shaqsān
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 Shaqsān
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shaqsān?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shaqsān.
What is the hottest month in Shaqsān?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Shaqsān?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shaqsān?
April is the wettest month with about 28 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.