Temperatures surpassing 50°C (Real-Feel) to become one of the hottest.
Hajj 2025 is expected to take place under extreme summer heat, with forecasters warning of temperatures exceeding 50°C in heat index values.
Health authorities and organizers have urged pilgrims to prepare for what may be one of the most physically demanding pilgrimages in years due to the oppressive weather.
Temperature Forecast for Major Hajj Sites
Location Date Range (2025) Daytime High Nighttime Low Real Feel (Heat Index)
| Location | Date | ||
| Makkah | June 3, 6–9 | 41–42°C | 47–50°C |
| Mina | June 4, 6–9 | 41–42°C | 47–50°C |
| Arafat | June 5 | 43°C | 48–51°C |
| Muzdalifa | Night of June 5 | 41.8 | 46–49°C |
The ritual at Arafat, considered the pinnacle of the Hajj journey, will take place on June 5 under what are forecast to be the most intense conditions.
Pilgrims are expected to be outdoors for hours, particularly during the peak afternoon heat.
Why This Year’s Hajj Will Be Especially Hot?
Since the Islamic calendar follows lunar cycles, the dates of Hajj shift each year, gradually moving into the peak summer period in Saudi Arabia.
Experts warn that this year, the overlap with early June heat could pose serious health risks, especially to elderly pilgrims and those with underlying conditions.
Source: islamicinfo
