With a population of 1,30 million, Medina is the largest city in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Medina has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medina in June, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 10 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Medina, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Medina from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 8h 55m.
From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Madinah - Dar Al Iman, An IHG Hotel to great affordable options like the Zaha Al Munawara Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 326 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 640 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Al Alya Hotel Rooms and Suites and Rotana Al Mesk Hotel.
Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Medina, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.