Umrah February 2027 from Morocco

Hijri calendar

February 2027 runs from Shaʻban 1448 AH into Ramadan 1448 AH. Ramadan falls, at least in part, in February 2027.

Weather and crowds in February

In February the climate normals put Makkah at around 33 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night, while Madinah is noticeably cooler, around 27 °C by day and 14 °C at night. Rain is rare in both cities, and the air is much drier in Madinah than in Makkah. Pack light clothing for the daytime and a warm layer for the nights and the dawn prayer, especially in Madinah. In the afternoon, protect yourself from the sun in the courtyards of the Haram and stay well hydrated; if you are fasting, drink plenty in the evening.

In years when Ramadan falls in February, the Two Holy Mosques see some of the heaviest crowds of the year: the blessed month draws far more visitors than an ordinary month, and the last ten nights gather the largest congregations of the month, so much so that the Saudi authorities have in the past advised pilgrims to avoid peak hours when performing Umrah. Depending on the year, Ramadan falls at the start, in the middle or at the end of the month, and Eid al-Fitr can fall in February too; its days remain very busy. Whether or not Ramadan falls in February, all or part of the month can fall within the pause before Hajj: in recent seasons, entry for Umrah pilgrims from abroad closed about two weeks after Eid al-Fitr and only reopened after Hajj.

Who is an Umrah in February right for?

February suits above all those seeking the atmosphere of Ramadan, in years when Ramadan falls in February: fasting and praying in Makkah and spending the nights of the blessed month close to the Haram, with hot days but mild nights. On the other hand, in those same years, people with reduced mobility, families with young children and anyone wanting a quiet tawaf should think twice, especially during the last ten nights, when reaching the Haram takes patience and flexibility. In years when Ramadan does not fall in February, and provided the season calendar still allows pilgrims from abroad to enter, February offers a stay away from the Ramadan crowds, well suited to older pilgrims, families and anyone wanting a stress-free first Umrah.

When to book for February?

In years when Ramadan falls in February, book early: in Morocco, places on Ramadan trips are booked up months in advance and the hotels close to the Haram are the first to fill up; most bookings are made between September and December. In every case, check the Umrah season calendar, which the Saudi authorities set each season ahead of Hajj: it tells you whether pilgrims from abroad can still enter on the dates you have in mind.