Makkah | Mount Arafat records 45 degrees Celsius in the shade, making it the hottest holy site for today.

Written By سنان خلف on 2025/06/02

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - National Center of Meteorology spokesperson Hussein Al-Qahtani announced today that Arafat recorded the highest temperature among the holy sites, reaching 45 degrees Celsius in the shade, followed by Mina and the central region, where temperatures reached 42 degrees Celsius.

He noted that the highest wind speed recorded in Mina reached 30 kilometers per hour, stressing the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions to ensure the safety of pilgrims and provide a suitable environment for performing Hajj rituals.

On Tuesday, maximum temperatures are expected to reach 42 degrees Celsius in Mina, Muzdalifah, and the vicinity of the Grand Mosque, while they may exceed 43 degrees Celsius in the plain of Arafat. The weather will remain hot and sweltering, requiring caution and attention, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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