Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Za‘farān
Za‘farān is a locality in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 1,470 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:18
21.22° N, 40.73° EElevation 1,470 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Za‘farān at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:16 · 17:4911 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:50Next 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 June
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthApril
26 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Za‘farān
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 31%
Today22 Oct31°20°
Fri23 Oct29°17°
Sat24 Oct29°19°
Sun25 Oct30°19°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct28°17°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct30°17°
Wed28 Oct31°19°
Thu29 Oct30°19°
Fri30 Oct28°17°
Sat31 Oct28°18°
When to go to Za‘farān
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 | 92 | 67 | 59 | 55 | 59 | 44 | 61 | 77 | 92 | 96 |
| High | 21° | 23° | 26° | 29° | 32° | 35° | 34° | 35° | 34° | 29° | 25° | 23° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 13° | 11° |
| Rain (mm) | 8 | 3 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 6 |
| Wet days | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
What's on in Za‘farān
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 Za‘farān
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Za‘farān?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Za‘farān.
What is the hottest month in Za‘farān?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Za‘farān?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Za‘farān?
April is the wettest month with about 26 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.