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Medina
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CountrySaudi Arabia
RegionMakkah & Madinah
Best monthsJan–Mar, Nov–Dec
Nearest airportsMED · Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport · 13 km
About
Medina, officially al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, also known as al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah and Taybah, is the capital and administrative centre of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca, and one of the oldest and most important places in Islamic history.
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When to go
In Medina the warmest month is August (average high 44°) and the coolest is January (24°). Most rainy days come in November. Best months to visit: Jan–Mar, Nov–Dec.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- المسجد النبويSight · 278 m
- مسجد الإمام البخاريSight · 321 m
- التوسعة الشرقية للمسجد النبوي الشريفSight · 461 m
- متحف السلامMuseum · 508 m
- معرض القرآن الكريمMuseum · 609 m
- مسجد أبي ذر الغفاريSight · 613 m
- معرض عمارة المسجد النبويMuseum · 635 m
- مسجد علي بن أبي طالبSight · 668 m
- مسجد الغمامةSight · 728 m
- مسجد أبو بكر الصديقSight · 733 m
- مسجد الإجابةSight · 746 m
- متحف وبستان الصافيةMuseum · 822 m
For families with children
Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 42 | 37 | 30 | 26 |
| Low | 12 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)