Best Month to Perform Umrah

Posted by Ady Grewal on January 22nd, 2020

Performance of Umrah takes place all around the year by millions of Muslim pilgrims. There’s no time restriction for the lesser pilgrimage; one can easily go for the performance of holy rituals whenever he/she desires. Let it be through Cheap January Umrah Packages, in the spring season, in the summer vacation or during Ramadan. However, summer is extremely hot in Saudia Arabia; Spring season also brings the question of work/study leave while Ramadan is one of the crowded times in Haram. So, what’s the best month for Umrah? December remains one of the best months to perform umrah (but remember umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to performing hajj).

Here’s why December is the best month for Umrah Pilgrims;

Pleasant Weather conditions.

Makkah prominently features a hot desert climate. During Summertime, the temperature averages out between 44 Degrees Celsius to 48 Degrees Celsius while nights can be chilly. On the other hand, in winter, the city retains the hot weather conditions but in a pleasant manner. The average daytime temperature is of 21-30 Degrees Celsius. Therefore, neither too hot nor too cold, making it a perfect time for people travelling from low-temperature regions.

The Holiday season for Many.

December is the Holiday season for a majority of Countries. Especially for the Muslims living in non-Muslim countries. It’s the time for Christmas and new year’s holidays. One has plenty of time off from work or studies. Thus, they can utilize this free time for the performance of Umrah in December.

Affordable Travel and Accommodation.

In December, the number of pilgrims travelling for umrah is not so much. Due to which the hotels get discounted. One can easily find luxury accommodation, near Haram at quite an affordable rate. Same is the case with flights. As a matter of fact, flights are already discounted due to the holiday season. Therefore, making umrah travel more comfortable and economical.

Not So Crowded.

As said earlier, December is not so busy in terms of Umrah travels. Compared to the rest of the year, the number of pilgrims arriving in the kingdom is significantly less. Therefore, making it a perfect time for elderly people and families to perform Umrah.

Hassle-free Transportation in the Kingdom.

In December, going for the Ziyarath of the holy sites is also the best option. The weather’s nice, the places are not crowded and you can also get quality transportation. Whether it is intercity travel or within a city, there are plenty of private taxis one can hire and even rent cars. Furthermore, hiking is not a problem at all!

The Abundancy of Umrah Packages.

During December, there are not so many people travelling for umrah. Due to which travel agents remain quite active in curating the best-discounted deals for people. There is a diversity of affordably travel packages available. One can easily take advantage of these low cost but quality umrah packages all inclusive and go on a spiritual journey of a lifetime.

 That’s how December is the perfect time to go for Umrah.