King Saud Mosque

Mosque Major Mecca mosque serving local Sunni worshippers

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King Saud Mosque
21.5217, 39.1825

How to Get to King Saud Mosque #

King Saud Mosque is in Mecca; access is subject to local regulations and the constraints of pilgrimage seasons. Visitors typically reach Mecca by air to Jeddah or local airports and then travel by road; non-Muslim visitors should note restricted access to the city.

Tips for Visiting King Saud Mosque #

  • Non-Muslim visitors should check visitation policies during prayer times and pilgrimage seasons in Mecca.
  • Respect the strict rules governing photography and behavior in and around mosque premises.
  • Combine visits with early-morning walks around surrounding streets for market activity outside prayer hours.

Best Time to Visit King Saud Mosque #

Avoid Hajj dates unless participating; off-peak months are better for less crowded visits.

Winter-spring (November-April)
November-April · 20-35°C (68-95°F) depending on season
Milder weather in Mecca; outside of pilgrimage seasons this is less crowded.
Ramadan and Hajj (dates vary)
Varies · Variable
Extremely busy with ritual significance; not recommended for casual tourism during peak pilgrimage days.

Weather & Climate near King Saud Mosque #

Climate

King Saud Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 18°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 169 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 36°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 37°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
27° 38°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
27° 38°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
27° 37°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 35°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is warm, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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