Hajj 2026 weather — Mecca & Medina
Hajj 1447 falls in late May 2026 (Dhu al-Hijjah 8–13 ≈ 25–30 May), at the start of the Hejaz hot season. This page tracks current conditions in Mecca and Medina, the season's climate normals, and the heat-safety essentials for the rites.
Hajj 1447: Dhu al-Hijjah 8–13 ≈ 25–30 May 2026 (Day of Arafah ≈ 26 May)
Weather now in Mecca
Weather now in Medina
Hajj-season normals (May–June)
Climate normals from a 10-year archive: what pilgrims should prepare for, day and night.
| City | May — Avg high | May — Avg low | June — Avg high | June — Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | 40° | 27° | 42° | 29° |
| Medina | 40° | 25° | 43° | 28° |
Heat guidance for pilgrims
- Drink water on a schedule, not on thirst — roughly a litre per hour while walking in the sun.
- Time the long outdoor rites (tawaf, sa'i, the stoning) for early morning or after Isha whenever possible.
- Use a white umbrella and hug the shade; heat exhaustion starts with dizziness, nausea and sweating that stops.
- The Day of Arafah is the longest sun exposure of the pilgrimage — carry water, shade, and wet your face and hands often.
- Elderly pilgrims and those with chronic conditions: see the medical mission at the first symptom — never wait it out.