Hajj Moves Into Cooler Seasons as Summer Pilgrimages End
Saudi meteorologists confirm the Hajj has begun shifting out of peak summer heat into milder spring and winter seasons, a change expected to last until around 2050.
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Last updated: 9 Nov 2026, 9:32 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi meteorologists confirm the Hajj has begun shifting out of peak summer heat into milder spring and winter seasons, a change expected to last until around 2050.
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