Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Zikhriţ
Zikhriţ 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.
Now31°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:15
21.01° N, 39.32° EElevation 10 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
October: high / low34° / 27°
Rain this month5mm
Sea this month31°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zikhriţ at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:21 · 17:5411 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:56Next holiday22 FebruaryFounding Day HolidayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in August
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
33 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
August
Weather in Zikhriţ
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 77%
Today22 Oct32°27°
Fri23 Oct32°27°
Sat24 Oct33°27°
Sun25 Oct33°28°
Mon26 Oct33°28°
Tue27 Oct33°28°
Wed28 Oct33°29°
Thu29 Oct32°28°
Fri30 Oct32°28°
Sat31 Oct32°27°
When to go to Zikhriţ
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 | 91 | 90 | 82 | 70 | 61 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 63 | 73 | 86 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 35° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 31° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 13 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 14 |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° |
What's on in Zikhriţ
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 Zikhriţ
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zikhriţ?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zikhriţ.
What is the hottest month in Zikhriţ?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Zikhriţ?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zikhriţ?
November is the wettest month with about 33 mm of precipitation on 1 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Zikhriţ?
The sea is warmest in August at about 31°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.